Yeast Biscuits To Freeze - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 c. buttermilk
5 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening

Preparation

Combine yeast and warm water.
Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
Add buttermilk to yeast mixture and set aside.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add buttermilk mixture, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly 3 or 4 times.
Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut with a 2 3/4-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise 1 hour.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes about 2 dozen.