Mrs. Bailey'S Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
2. 2
   In large bowl, sift together 4 cups flour and baking soda.
3. 3
   Cut in lard until it looks like coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Mix together the remaining 1 cup flour with buttermilk and yeast mixture to the flour mixture.
5. 5
   Mix well. Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead.
6. 6
   Place in greased bowl, covered, in refrigerator.
7. 7
   Biscuits are ready to bake at any time.
8. 8
   When you are ready to bake, roll out and cut as many as needed.
9. 9
   Bake in a 425° oven for about 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Yields about 3 dozen biscuits.