Feather Light Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
2 Tbsp. warm water
5 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk
melted butter

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in water and set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar in large bowl.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add buttermilk and mix well. Stir in yeast mixture.
Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead 1 to 2 minutes.
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut. Place on greased baking sheet and brush tops with melted butter. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
(If you don't have buttermilk, add a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk and let stand for a few minutes.)