Yeast Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Grease a 10 x 14-inch pan.
3. 3
   Melt Crisco; cool.
4. 4
   Mix water, sugar and yeast; dissolve thoroughly. Stir together dry ingredients in a large bowl.
5. 5
   To the flour mixture, add shortening and water/yeast mixture all at once.
6. 6
   Stir just enough to moisten.
7. 7
   Knead lightly on floured board.
8. 8
   Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness.
9. 9
   Spread with softened butter, fold and re-roll. Cut into squares or rounds and place close together on baking pan.
10. 10
    Let rise.
11. 11
    Bake at 425° for 8 to 10 minutes.