Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk
1 cake yeast
1/2 c. water (lukewarm)

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening.
Add buttermilk and yeast; work together with large spoon until flour is moist.
Cover bowl and put in refrigerator until ready to use.
Take out as needed.
(Can either drop them or roll biscuits.)
Roll on floured board until 1/2-inch thick.
Cut out biscuits and bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 minutes.
Dough will keep for several weeks.