Yeast Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 c. self-rising flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. Crisco shortening
• 1 pkg. yeast
• 1/4 c. lukewarm water
• 1/8 c. sugar
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 2/3 c. cooking oil
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 c. plain flour
• 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
• 1 c. chopped nuts
• 1 c. raisins (optional)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla