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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. warm water
  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1 c. buttermilk

Method

  • Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water; set aside.
  • Mix dry ingredients in order given, cutting in shortening as you normally do for biscuits.
  • Stir in buttermilk, also water with yeast in it. Blend well.
  • Refrigerate in a large covered bowl.
  • When you are ready to work the dough, turn out on floured bread board and knead lightly as for regular biscuits.
  • Roll out and cut biscuits. Place in a greased pan.
  • Let the biscuits rise slightly.
  • Bake in a 400° oven until brown.
  • The dough can be made the night before.