Southern Raised Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. very warm water (105~ to 115~)
4 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
about 2/3 c. butter or margarine
1 egg yolk

Preparation

Sprinkle yeast over water.
Let stand for a few minutes, then stir.
Sift dry ingredients into large bowl.
Cut in 1/2 cup soft butter.
Add yeast and mix well.
Roll 1/2-inch thick on floured board.
Cut with 2-inch biscuit cutter and place on cookie sheet. Brush with melted butter.
Beat egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water together.
Brush on biscuits.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake in preheated hot oven (425\u00b0) about 10 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen biscuits.