Big Angel Biscuits

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

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

Recipe

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