Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast (4 oz. each)
1/4 c. warm water
2 c. buttermilk, warmed to 110~
5 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 c. shortening, butter or margarine

Preparation

Add warm water and warmed buttermilk to yeast.
Blend flour, baking powder, soda, sugar and salt.
Add shortening, butter or margarine; add to flour mixture.
Cut into coarse meal, use pastry blender (or 2 knives).
Stir in buttermilk and yeast.
Turn onto floured board and knead lightly.
Roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut into circles with floured glass or biscuit cutter.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Let rise 1 1/2 hours.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Brush with melted butter.