Deluxe Buttermilk Biscuits

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

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
2. Combine dry ingredients; cut in shortening with pastry blender until resembles coarse meal.
3. Add yeast mixture and buttermilk to dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Turn dough out on a floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times.
5. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
6. Cut with 2-inch biscuit cutter.
7. Place on greased baking sheet.
8. Brush tops with melted butter.
9. Bake at 400u0b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
10. Makes 3 1/2 dozen biscuits.
11. May freeze leftovers.
12. Wrap in foil to reheat at 350u0b0 for 15 minutes.
13. Open foil last 5 minutes.

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

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=972883 (may not work)