Yeast Biscuits

8 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 or 6 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. sugar plus 1 Tbsp.
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 pkg. dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 c. or more buttermilk
  • 2 or 3 Tbsp. warm water
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift dry ingredients together.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening.
  3. 3
    Dissolve the yeast in the warm water with the tablespoon of sugar added first.
  4. 4
    Let set to foam.
  5. 5
    Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to dry ingredients; mix well.
  6. 6
    Put on floured board.
  7. 7
    Add more flour, if needed, to handle good.
  8. 8
    Roll out, cut and then dip in melted margarine.
  9. 9
    Let rise.
  10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until done. (Different ovens vary in temperature.)

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