Yeast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/2 to 6 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. salt (scant)
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Into a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and salt.
Add the shortening and cut in with a pastry blender.
In a small bowl, mix the yeast with the warm water, stir until yeast is dissolved.
Add the buttermilk.
Pour liquid mixture into the flour mixture and mix.
Put out onto a floured board and knead well.
(Mixture may be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)