Angel Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Mix yeast with milk and sugar.
2. 2
   Combine flour, soda and salt. Cut shortening into dry mixture with pastry cutter.
3. 3
   Add milk-yeast mixture and stir until ingredients are moist.
4. 4
   Turn out on lightly floured surface.
5. 5
   Knead 4 or 5 times, roll to about 1/2-inch thickness, and cut with floured biscuit cutter.
6. 6
   Dip in melted margarine and place on greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Let rise, covered, about an hour.
8. 8
   Bake in preheated hot oven 12 minutes or until nicely browned.
9. 9
   Makes about 36.