Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. (1/4 oz. each)
1/4 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
2 c. warm buttermilk (110~ to 115~)
5 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening (melted butter or margarine)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in the buttermilk.
Set aside.
In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture.
Mix well.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead lightly 3 to 4 times.
Roll to a 1/2 inch thickness.
Cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on a greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Lightly brush tops with melted butter.
Yield:
about 2 1/2 dozen.