Alabama Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. sugar
6 Tbsp. shortening
1 cake yeast
1 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Sift together dry ingredients and blend in shortening. Dissolve yeast in slightly warmed buttermilk.
Combine dry ingredients and buttermilk.
Mix quickly.
Turn out onto a floured board and knead 20 to 30 strokes.
Roll to 1/4-inch thick.
Cut and dip in melted butter.
Place 2 biscuits atop each other. Cover and let rise in warm place for 2 hours.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.