Yeast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. self-rising flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. soda
3 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 pkg. yeast
1 c. very warm buttermilk

Preparation

Sift together dry ingredients; cut in shortening.
Dissolve yeast in buttermilk; quickly stir it into flour mixture.
Knead on board until smooth.
Roll to 1/8-inch thickness; cut with biscuit cutter.
Brush with melted butter; place one on top of another on a greased cookie sheet.
Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 minutes.