Raised Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. plain flour
2 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. Crisco
2/3 c. sweet milk
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 cake yeast, dissolved in 1/3 c. lukewarm water

Preparation

Sift all dry ingredients, working in shortening with fork. Add all liquids; roll thin.
Cut with biscuit cutter.
Dip each in melted butter; place double decker.
Let rise 2 hours.
Bake at 400\u00b0 until golden brown.
Extra dough may be placed in a greased bowl.
Cover tightly.
Refrigerate until needed.