Angel Biscuits

• 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

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

yeast, warm water, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vegetable shortening, lowfat buttermilk, butter, cooking spray

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/angel-biscuits-309183 (may not work)