Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 5 tablespoons warm water; set aside.
Sift together dry ingredients, then cut shortening into the mixture. Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and shortening.
Stir by hand until somewhat sticky.
Put on floured board.
Roll out with floured rolling pin and cut biscuits.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown or golden.
Makes 25 large biscuits.
Will store in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.