Mark Twain Biscuits

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 cake yeast
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 or 2 tsp. sugar
  • 3/4 c. buttermilk

Directions

  1. 1
    Measure flour after sifting.
  2. 2
    Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
  3. 3
    Mix dry ingredients with pastry blender.
  4. 4
    Add yeast and stir well.
  5. 5
    Add buttermilk.
  6. 6
    Place in greased bowl.
  7. 7
    Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
  8. 8
    Roll out biscuits.
  9. 9
    Place on greased pan.
  10. 10
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450°.

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