Riz Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve the yeast in the milk; add the baking soda.
2. 2
   Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3
   Cut the shortening into the flour with a fork.
4. 4
   Stir the yeast mixture into the flour mixture with a spoon.
5. 5
   Dust a rolling pin with additional flour and roll the dough out thin; brush with melted butter.
6. 6
   Fold the dough over into a double thickness and brush the top with melted butter.
7. 7
   Cut into rounds with a small biscuit cutter.
8. 8
   Place the rounds of dough on a greased baking sheet and let rise for 1 hour.
9. 9
   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
10. 10
    Bake the biscuits for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.