Angel Biscuits
Makes 2 dozen biscuits.

Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 15 min.

5 - cup all-purpose flour

1 - tablespoon baking powder

1 - teaspoon salt

1/4 - cup sugar

1 - teaspoon baking soda

1 - cup shortening

1 - package dry yeast

2  - tablespoon warm water (105° to 115° F.)

2 - cup buttermilk

1/2 - cup butter, soft

• Into a large mixing bowl, sift in the flour, baking power, salt, sugar and baking soda. 
• Cut in the shortening until mixture is consistency of coarse meal. 
• Dissolve yeast in warm water. 
• Stir into the flour mixture, the yeast mixture and buttermilk. Mix well. 
• Turn dough out on lightly floured surface and roll dough about 1/4-inch thick. 
• Spread butter evenly on the rolled dough. Fold dough in half and cut into 2-inch squares. 
• Place on baking sheets. 
• Bake for 15 minutes.