Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. self-rising flour, sifted before measuring
1 c. shortening
2 pkg. dried yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. warm water
1/3 c. sugar
2 c. buttermilk (room temperature)
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Sift together flour, sugar and soda. Chop in shortening.
Add buttermilk and yeast. Stir well.
Keep covered in refrigerator at least 1 hour or better.
Will keep 1 week.
Flour hands.
Pinch off enough dough to roll into biscuits.
Place on greased pan and let rise 1 or 2 hours.
Bake in preheated oven at 425\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes or until brown.