Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. unsifted flour (about)
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. water
3/4 c. shortening

Preparation

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and undissolved active dry yeast.
Combine buttermilk, water and shortening in a saucepan.
Heat over low heat until liquids are very warm (120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0).
Shortening does not need to melt.
Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally,
or with rotary beater.
Add 3/4 cup flour or enough flour to make a thick batter.
Beat at high speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.