Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine yeast and warm water.
Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
Add buttermilk to yeast mixture and set aside.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add buttermilk mixture and mix until all ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out on floured board and knead 3 or 4 times.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 2-inch cutter.
Place on lightly greased pans.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 3 dozen.