Southern Raised Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (1/4 oz.) pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
2 c. buttermilk
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening or unsalted butter
5 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Combine yeast and warm water; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
Add buttermilk and set aside.
Combine dry ingredients. Cut in shortening.
Add buttermilk and yeast mixture gradually, gently combining with a fork.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut and place on greased baking sheet.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.