Yeast Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Sift dry ingredients and cut in Crisco.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk and yeast mixture.
4. 4
   Stir with wooden spoon until all flour is dampened.
5. 5
   Knead on floured board for a minute or two.
6. 6
   Roll out to desired thickness and cut out.
7. 7
   Bake in a lightly greased pan at 400° about 15 minutes.
8. 8
   The dough may be put in refrigerator immediately after mixing and used as needed. Keeps at least one week.
9. 9
   Dough can be cut into biscuits and put on wax paper or baking sheet to freeze about 2 hours, then put into airtight container to keep in freezer until ready to use. Let biscuits set out on lightly greased pan for a few minutes to thaw before baking.
10. 10
    Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until brown. Yield: about 24 biscuits.