Angel Yeast Biscuits

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 2 Tbsp. warm water (105~ to 115~)
  • 5 c. self-rising flour (White Lily flour from the South is best)
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. shortening (I prefer lard, or butter-flavor Crisco)
  • 2 c. buttermilk

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
  2. 2
    Stir flour, sugar and baking soda together.
  3. 3
    Cut in shortening until size of peas. Mix buttermilk with yeast-water.
  4. 4
    Add to flour mixture.
  5. 5
    Stir until moistened.
  6. 6
    May now be covered and refrigerated overnight to be shaped and baked later.

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