Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water (105~ to 115~)
2 c. buttermilk
5 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. shortening

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in buttermilk and set aside.
Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Make a well in center of mixture; add reserved yeast mixture and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 3 or
4 times. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85\u00b0), free from drafts, 30 minutes.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned. Yield:
3 1/2 dozen.