Angel Biscuits
Makes 2 dozen biscuits

Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 15 min.

• 5 - cup all-purpose flour

• 1 - tablespoon baking powder

• 1 - teaspoon salt

• 1/4 - cup sugar

• 1 - teaspoon baking soda

• 1 - cup shortening

• 1 - package dry yeast

• 2  - tablespoon warm water (105° to 115° F.)

• 2 - cup buttermilk

• 1/2 - cup butter, soft

1. Into a large mixing bowl, sift in the flour, baking power, salt, sugar and baking soda. 
2. Cut in the shortening until mixture is consistency of coarse meal. 
3. Dissolve yeast in warm water. 
4. Stir into the flour mixture, the yeast mixture and buttermilk. Mix well. 
5. Turn dough out on lightly floured surface and roll dough about 1/4-inch thick. 
6. Spread butter evenly on the rolled dough. Fold dough in half and cut into 2-inch squares. 
7. Place on baking sheets. 
8. Bake for 15 minutes.