Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water
2 c. buttermilk
5 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening

Preparation

Combine yeast and water; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add buttermilk to yeast mixture and set aside.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add buttermilk mixture, mixing with fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead lightly about 3 or 4 times.
Roll dough in 1/2-inch thickness; cut into rounds with a 2-inch cutter and place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yield:
About 3 dozen.