Angel Biscuits

• 2 pkg. yeast
• 1/4 c. warm water
• 2 c. warm buttermilk
• 5 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 c. shortening
• melted butter or margarine

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the buttermilk; set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
5. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture; mix well.
7. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3 to 4 times.
8. Roll to a 1/2-inch thickness.
9. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
10. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
11. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
12. Bake at 450u0b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
13. Lightly brush tops with melted butter.
14. Yields about 2 1/2 dozen.

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

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=224173 (may not work)