Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. very warm water
5 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
3 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk
1 c. vegetable shortening
melted butter

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender.
Add buttermilk and yeast mixture; stir until thoroughly moistened. Turn dough out onto floured board and knead 1 or 2 minutes.
(No rising is required.)
Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on ungreased baking sheet; brush with melted butter and bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.