Light Yeast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water (95~)
2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. warm buttermilk
vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in the warm water, then add yeast.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Place in a large bowl; spray with cooking spray, turning once to coat top of dough.