Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt; cut in shortening.
Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir into buttermilk. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and stir until moistened.
Cover and chill.
When ready to use, roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness.
Cut out biscuits with 2-inch cutter and place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 minutes.
Dough will keep several weeks in the refrigerator.
Yield:
4 to 5 dozen (2-inch) biscuits.