Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. Sift dry ingredients together and add yeast.
Cut in shortening and then add buttermilk.
Turn out dough onto a floured board and knead for 1 or 2 minutes.
Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thick and cut into biscuits.
Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet, let rise 10 to 15 minutes, then brush with butter and bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen.