Miracle Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 pkg. (14 oz. each) active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
5 c. self-rising flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
2 c. warm buttermilk (110~ to 115~)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar and baking soda.
Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk; mix well.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead lightly a few times.
Roll to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.