Buttermilk Party Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
5 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 1/2 to 2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons very warm water and set aside. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, sugar and salt in bowl and add Crisco.
Add buttermilk to yeast.
Mix with dry ingredients.
Roll to 3/8 to 1/2-inch thick, cut and bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.