Grandma'S Angel Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
2 cups warm buttermilk (110-115 degrees)
5 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup shortening
melted butter or margarine

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water, let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in buttermilk, set aside.
In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Cut in shortening with pastry blender until resembles a coarse meal.
Stir in liquid mix from steps 1 & 2.
Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead 3-4 times.
Roll to 1/2 inch thickness, cut with biscuit cutter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet, cover and let rise in warm place 1.5 hours.
Bake at 450 degrees 8-10 minutes.
Brush tops with melted butter.