Refrigerator Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water
5 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk
melted butter

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt in a bowl.
Cut in shortening until crumbly.
Add 1 cup buttermilk.
Mix well. Stir in yeast and remaining 1 cup buttermilk.
Knead on floured surface.
Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
Dip into butter. Place on baking sheet.
Let rise for 1 hour or longer. Bake at 400\u00b0 to 425\u00b0 for 5 to 10 minutes or until brown.
(May store dough in refrigerator in airtight container up to 1 week.)