Grandma'S Angel Biscuits

• 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

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

active dry yeast, warm water, warm buttermilk, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shortening, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grandmas-angel-biscuits-463192 (may not work)