Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cake yeast
2 Tbsp. lukewarm water
5 c. plain flour
1 tsp. soda
3 tsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
Into a bowl sift flour with other dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening.
Add buttermilk, then yeast mixture.
Stir until all flour is dampened.
Knead on floured board for a minute or two.
Roll out to desired thickness (1/2 to 3/4 inch) and cut with a biscuit cutter.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.