Biscuits ( angel - no rising necessary )

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Cake yeast
3teaspoonsBaking powder
2tablespoonsLukewarm water
4tablespoonsSugar
5cupsPlain flour
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonSoda
1cupShortening
2cupsButtermilk

Directions

Dissolve yeast in water. Into a bowl, sift flour with other dry ingredients. Cut in shortening, add buttermilk, then add yeast mixture. Stir until all flour is dampened. Knead on floured board a minute, roll to desired thickness, and cut with a biscuit cutter.

Bake at 400 degrees about 12 minutes. Dough may be kept refrigerated and used about a week. Mrs. Leslie M. Smith