Yeast Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.
2. 2
   Add flour, salt, sugar, 1/4 cup Crisco and remainder of water.
3. 3
   Add flour, if needed and work dough until it isn't sticky.
4. 4
   Grease top of dough.
5. 5
   Cover and let double in size (about 2 1/2 hours).
6. 6
   Pinch off dough and roll into biscuits (about the size of a small peach).
7. 7
   Flip biscuits over in a greased baking pan (remaining 1/4 cup Crisco goes in pan for baking).
8. 8
   Let rise until doubled again.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° until starts browning, then turn oven to 400° and bake until golden brown.