Yeast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. dry yeast
5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. margarine
2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine warm water and yeast together in a small bowl.
Set aside.
Mix flour, salt, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl. Cut margarine into dry ingredients until fine and crumbly.
Add baking soda to buttermilk and stir well.
Pour yeast mixture and buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients and knead well.
Form the dough into a soft ball and roll out onto a floured surface (about 1/2 inch thick).
Cut biscuits and place with sides touching on a greased cookie sheet.
Let stand in a warm area 10 to 15 minutes and bake at 425\u00b0 until lightly brown.