Yeast Biscuits

Name: Yeast Biscuits
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. water (105~ to 115~); 1/2 tsp. soda; 1/2 c. margarine; 1 c. buttermilk, heated to 90~ to 100~

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. water (105~ to 115~)
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 c. margarine
1 c. buttermilk, heated to 90~ to 100~

Directions

1

Mix dry ingredients together; add margarine.
2

Blend with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add yeast and buttermilk.
3

Mix and add more flour, if necessary to make soft dough.
4

Knead about 30 strokes.
5

Roll out 1/2 inch thick; cut out with a 2 to 3-inch cutter and bake at 450° until brown.
6

Dough will keep covered in refrigerator 4 to 6 days. Knead all the dough down each time some is used.