Basic Biscuits - From Paula Deen

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (see NOTE above)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup solid shortening (recommend frozen Crisco)
• 2 cups buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F.
2. Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
3. Mix dry ingredients together.
4. Cut in shortening. (NOTE: P.S. if you freeze the shortening first, then grate the frozen shortening into the dry mixture it blends perfectly throughout and simplifies the process. This tip supplied by a reviewer).
5. Add yeast and buttermilk and mix well.
6. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and roll out to desired thickness.
7. Cut with small biscuit cutter and place on greased baking sheet.
8. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

yeast, water, flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, sugar, solid shortening, buttermilk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basic-biscuits-from-paula-deen-166344 (may not work)