Yeast Biscuits

7 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 2 c. buttermilk
  • 1/2 c. lukewarm water
  • 5 c. self-rising flour
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. 2
    Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
  3. 3
    Sift flour, soda, sugar into a large bowl.
  4. 4
    Cut in shortening.
  5. 5
    Add buttermilk, yeast (dissolved), stir and mix well.
  6. 6
    Let mixture (dough) stand in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Then pour out onto floured counter or cutting board.
  8. 8
    Roll out with floured rolling pin to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  9. 9
    Cut out biscuits and place in baking pan.
  10. 10
    Bake about 15 minutes.
  11. 11
    Makes about 30 biscuits.
  12. 12
    Happy Eating!

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