Riz Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 1/2 ounce) package yeast
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup buttermilk, lukewarm
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

Sprinkle yeast over 1/4 C lukewarm water, DO NOT STIR.
Let stand 5-10 min, stir until yeast is dissolved.
Sift dry ingredients together.
Cut in Shortening.
Stir in buttermilk and yeast.
Shape into a ball on a lightly floured board.
Knead lightly.
Roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
Cut with a floured 2 inch biscuit cutter.
Place half of the rounds on a greased baking sheet.
Brush with melted butter.
Place remaining rounds on top
Brush with melted butter.
Let rise until doubled in bulk.
Bake at 425* for 10-12 min or until golden brown.