Angel Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Grease 1 baking pan with melted butter or margarine. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, sugar, and baking soda together in mixing bowl.
4. 4
   With pastry blender or fork, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine buttermilk and yeast water.
5. 5
   Add to flour mixture; stir with fork until moistened.
6. 6
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
7. 7
   Roll dough out 1/2-inch thick.
8. 8
   Cut with 2 inch biscuit cutter, dipping cutter into flour between cuts.
9. 9
   Press cutter straight down without twisting for straight-sided evenly shaped biscuits.
10. 10
    Place close together in prepared pan.
11. 11
    Cover with damp cloth and let rise 1 hour (dough does not double in size).
12. 12
    Bake in preheated 400° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Brush tops with butter or margarine while hot.
13. 13
    Yields:
14. 14
    Makes about 30-40 biscuits.