Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water
5 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. baking powder
4 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. vegetable shortening
1 1/2 to 2 c. buttermilk
melted butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Dissolve yeast in water.
Sift flour with other dry ingredients.
Cut in shortening.
Add buttermilk, a little at a time, and yeast mixture to flour mixture.
Combine well, adding more buttermilk or flour as necessary, to make a soft, yet workable dough.
Knead gently for a few minutes on a floured board.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with biscuit cutter. Brush with melted butter.
Place on lightly greased baking pan and bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Dough keeps several days in refrigerator.