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Ingredients
- 1 pkg. dry yeast
- 2 Tbsp. warm water (105~ to 115~)
- 2 c. buttermilk
- 5 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 c. shortening
Method
- Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
- Stir in buttermilk and set aside.
- Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Make a well in center of mixture; add reserved yeast mixture and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 3 or
- 4 times. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter.
- Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 30 minutes.
- Bake at 400° for 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned. Yield:
- 3 1/2 dozen.
