Homemade Light Biscuits

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 c. flour
  • 2 c. buttermilk
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. warm water
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 envelope dry yeast

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together dry ingredients.
  2. 2
    Dissolve yeast in warm water; add to buttermilk.
  3. 3
    Cut shortening into flour mixture.
  4. 4
    Add liquid; work lightly.
  5. 5
    Roll and cut like any biscuit.
  6. 6
    Let stand 2 hours.
  7. 7
    Preheat oven to 400°; bake for 15 minutes.

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