Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. self rising flour (sift before measuring)
1/3 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk (room temperature)
2 pkg. dried yeast (dissolved in 1/4 c. warm water)
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Sift together flour, sugar and soda.
Chop in shortening.
Add buttermilk and dissolved yeast.
Be sure to stir well.
Keep covered in refrigerator at least 1 hour (better over night) before using.
Flour hands and pinch off enough dough to roll into shape of a biscuit, place on greased pan and let rise 1 hour.
Bake in preheated 425\u00b0 oven for 10 - 15 minutes.
Dough will keep in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.