- 1 package yeast
- ½ cup lukewarm water
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¾ cup solid shortening (recommended: Crisco)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Add yeast and buttermilk and mix well.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and roll out to desired thickness. Cut with small biscuit cutter and place on greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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