Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a small bowl, soften yeast in warm water; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
With a pastry cutter, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; mix well.
Add yeast mixture and buttermilk; stir until combined.
On a floured surface, knead mixture about 2 minutes or until smooth, adding more flour as needed.
Roll out dough 1/2-inch thick.
Using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out 24 biscuits.
Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 450\u00b0 oven about 8 minutes or until biscuits are light brown on the bottom.
Makes about 24 biscuits.