Angel Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Cut shortening into flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda with pastry blender.
3. 3
   Stir in buttermilk and yeast mixture until dough leaves sides of bowl. Dough will be soft and sticky.
4. 4
   Pour dough onto floured surface; roll into ball.
5. 5
   Knead lightly 25 to 30 times.
6. 6
   Sprinkle with flour if dough is too sticky.
7. 7
   Roll it 1/2-inch thick.
8. 8
   Cut with round cutter.
9. 9
   Bake at 400° on a greased cookie sheet for about 14 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes about 2 1/2 dozen biscuits.