Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, soda and yeast in large bowl.
Heat until very warm the water, buttermilk and shortening.
Add gradually to dry ingredients, beat 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup flour and beat for 2 minutes.
Stir in enough flour to make soft dough.
Turn onto floured board, knead 20 to 25 times.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut into circles and place on ungreased pans.
Let rise about 1 hour.
Bake at 400\u00b0 approximately 20 minutes.
Makes 28 to 30 biscuits.