Delicious Ritz Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour, soda and sugar.
2. 2
   Warm milk slowly; do not overheat.
3. 3
   Dissolve yeast in buttermilk.
4. 4
   Cut shortening into flour mixture as for biscuits.
5. 5
   Stir in buttermilk and dry ingredients.
6. 6
   Turn dough out onto floured board; knead just until smooth.
7. 7
   Roll to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with biscuit cutter. Brush top of each round with melted butter.
8. 8
   Place one biscuit on top of another, making double biscuits.
9. 9
   Cover; let rise about 1 hour until light and doubled.
10. 10
    Bake in 375° oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Yields 18 biscuits.