Yeast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. self-rising flour
3/4 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 cakes yeast
3 Tbsp. water
1 3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Mix first 3 ingredients well.
Add shortening.
Mix well by hand.
Dissolve 2 cakes yeast in 3 tablespoons warm water.
Add this and 1 3/4 cups buttermilk to flour.
Mix well.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
When ready to use, roll as for biscuits.
Let rise 1 hour.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.