Angel Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl, let stand for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. 4
   Add yeast mixture and buttermilk to flour mixture; stir until just moist.
5. 5
   Cover and chill 1 hour.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
7. 7
   Turn the dough out onto a heavily floured surface; knead lightly 5 times.
8. 8
   Roll dough to a 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
9. 9
   Place biscuits on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
10. 10
    Brush melted butter over the biscuit tops.
11. 11
    Bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden.