Light Yeast Biscuits

• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 2 Tbsp. warm water (95~)
• 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
• 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1 c. warm buttermilk
• vegetable cooking spray

1. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in the warm water, then add yeast.
2. In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
3. Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place in a large bowl; spray with cooking spray, turning once to coat top of dough.

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

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=903468 (may not work)