Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) package dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
cooking spray

Preparation

Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl, let stand for 5 minutes.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add yeast mixture and buttermilk to flour mixture; stir until just moist.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Turn the dough out onto a heavily floured surface; knead lightly 5 times.
Roll dough to a 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
Place biscuits on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Brush melted butter over the biscuit tops.
Bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden.