Great Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and sugar.
2. 2
   Cut in the 4 TBS butter and the shortening until the mixture is crumbly.
3. 3
   Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water.
4. 4
   Stir briefly and let stand for 3 minutes to dissolve.
5. 5
   Add the yeast mixture and 1 3/4 cups of the butter milk to the dry mixture, tossing with a fork to blend and moisten, making a soft dough, (add the additional buttermilk if the dough is too firm.
6. 6
   ).
7. 7
   Cover loosely with a plastic bag and refrigerate for at least overnight, or up to two days.
8. 8
   Divide dough in half and on a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough out 1 inch thick.
9. 9
   (keep other half covered until ready to use).
10. 10
    cut into rounds, wedges, or squares with a knife or biscuit cutter.
11. 11
    Brush with melted butter.
12. 12
    Repeat with remaining half of dough.
13. 13
    Place on a prepared baking sheet and brush a second time with melted butter or sprinkle lightly with flour if desired.
14. 14
    Preheat oven to 400*F.
15. 15
    Bake for 12 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.