Ingredients

1 pkg dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2-1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, then cut in the shortening as you would for a pie crust. Stir in buttermilk and yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly but don't over mix.

The dough is ready to use or can be refrigerated in a covered bowl for later.

When ready to make biscuits, place dough on a well-floured board and knead lightly. Roll out (don't over roll or over work the dough) and cut with biscuit cutter.

Place biscuits on greased pan a let rise slightly - this is important especially if you have refrigerated the dough. Bake in 400 degree oven of 12-15 minutes.

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