Yeast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
5 c. flour
2 1/2 Tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Blend together the buttermilk, sugar and yeast mixture; stir into flour mixture and blend well. If necessary, add more buttermilk to make softer dough.
Turn out onto floured surface and knead 30 seconds.
Divide dough in half. Roll out 1/2 inch thick; cut out with cutter.
Bake immediately for biscuits.
Bake in 400\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.