Big Angel Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast

• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and set aside. Mix dry ingredients in order given and cut in shortening until dry and crumbly.

2. 2

   Stir in the yeast-water mixture and buttermilk; blend thoroughly. At this point you can cover and refrigerate until ready or make the biscuits now.

3. 3

   Turn onto a floured surface and knead lightly, then roll fairly thick (about 1/2 inch) and cut with biscuit cutters; place on a greased pan.

4. 4

   Let biscuits rise slightly (about 15 minutes) and bake in a 400 degree F oven until lightly browned. (about 8-12 minutes).