Southern Raised Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine yeast and warm water.
Let set 5 minutes. Add yeast to buttermilk; set aside.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add buttermilk mixture, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough onto floured surface; knead lightly 3 or 4 times.
Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut biscuits; place on lightly greased cookie sheet; cover and let rise 1 hour.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields about 2 dozen.