Alabama Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour, sugar, salt and soda together into a bowl and cut in the shortening.
2. 2
   Dissolve the yeast in the buttermilk, then stir into the flour mixture.
3. 3
   Turn out onto a floured board and knead 30 times.
4. 4
   Roll out 1/4-inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter.
5. 5
   Butter tops and stack 2 biscuits together until all are stacked.
6. 6
   Place on a baking sheet and let rise until doubled in bulk.
7. 7
   Bake at 400° until brown.