Angel Biscuit

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water about 110u0b0 F
• 2 cups buttermilk warmed, about 110u0b0 F
• 5 cups all purpose flour to 5 1/4
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3/4 cup shortening chilled
• 4 tablespoons butter chilled
• melted butter

1. Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of warm water. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal, with some small pea-size pieces of fat.
4. Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk, blending well.
5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead with floured hands just a few turns. Pat into a round about 1/2-inch thick.
6. Cut with 2- to 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutters.
7. Place cut out biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a dish cloth and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
8. Bake at 400u0b0 for about 15 to 20 minutes.
9. Brush tops with the melted butter while still hot.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Angel-Biscuit-1644465 (may not work)