Yeast Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Place flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large mixing bowl with a pastry blender.
2. 2
   Work Crisco into dry ingredients until mixture looks like coarse meal.
3. 3
   Gradually mix in milk and dry yeast that has been dissolved in 1/4 cup lukewarm water. Mixture should be fairly thin.
4. 4
   Add flour until mixture can be kneaded.
5. 5
   Place dough on board and continue adding flour as necessary to be able to knead without dough sticking to board. Place in refrigerator at least 4 hours, better if overnight.
6. 6
   Roll out dough.
7. 7
   Cut biscuits with biscuit cutter and allow to rise 1 to 2 hours before cooking in 400° oven.
8. 8
   Cook for 7 to 9 minutes.