Yeast Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. soft shortening or margarine
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water with 2 tablespoons sugar.
Add shortening or margarine, salt, 1 tablespoon sugar and flour.
Mix well.
Pour out on floured board and knead a few times, then cut out and place in a pan.
Grease top and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about one-half to 2 hours.
Bake in moderately hot oven or until brown.
Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.