Angel Yeast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water (105~ to 115~)
5 c. self-rising flour (White Lily flour from the South is best)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening (I prefer lard, or butter-flavor Crisco)
2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
Stir flour, sugar and baking soda together.
Cut in shortening until size of peas. Mix buttermilk with yeast-water.
Add to flour mixture.
Stir until moistened.
May now be covered and refrigerated overnight to be shaped and baked later.