Southern Yeast Biscuit Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. sugar
5 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and stir in the sugar. Set aside until bubbly. In a large mixing bowl,
combine flour and soda.
Toss lightly just to mix.
Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingertips.
Add the yeast and buttermilk.
Stir with a large wooden spoon until well mixed. This dough can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week and used as needed.
Yield: About 8 cups dough.