Light Yeast Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; stir in sugar.
2. 2
   In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. 3
   Using pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
4. 4
   Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to dry ingredients; stir until soft dough forms.
5. 5
   Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead 4 minutes, until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
6. 6
   Place in large bowl sprayed with cooking spray, turning once to coat top of dough.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise in warm place (80-85F) 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until doubles in size.
8. 8
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and punch down.
9. 9
   Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness; use 2-inch diameter biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
10. 10
    Place biscuits 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
11. 11
    Spray tops with cooking spray, cover, and let rise in warm place 30-45 minutes, until doubled in size.
12. 12
    Preheat oven to 400F and bake 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
13. 13
    Serve warm.