Snow Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cake yeast
1 Tbsp. melted shortening
3/4 c. lukewarm water

Preparation

Sift together flour, sugar and salt.
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
Add to dry ingredients.
Add melted shortening. Dough will be soft.
Turn out on floured board and knead dough quickly and lightly until smooth and elastic.
Roll out 1/2-inch thick.
Cut with biscuit cutter.
Place in greased pan.
Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1/2 hour.
Bake in hot oven at 425\u00b0 for about 20 minutes.