Angel Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water, setting aside.
2. 2
   Mix the dry ingredients in the order given, cutting in the shortening as you normally do for biscuits or pie dough.
3. 3
   Stir in the buttermilk and the yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Blend thoroughly and the dough is ready to refrigerate or roll out into biscuits.
5. 5
   When you are ready to make biscuits, turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead lightly as for regular biscuits.
6. 6
   Roll out and cut with a biscuit cutter, placing them in a greased pan.
7. 7
   Let dough rise slightly before baking at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes until done.
8. 8
   If dough is cold, let it set out a little longer.