Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 package(s) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup(s) water, warm
  • 2 1/2 cup(s) flour, (2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 2 tablespoon(s) sugar
  • 1/2 cup(s) shortening (cold)
  • 1 cup(s) buttermilk

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
  • Mix dry ingredients (start with 2 1/2 cups flour)
  • Cut in shorting
  • Stir in buttermilk and yeast mixture. Blend well. If the dough is to sticky start adding flour 1/4 cup at a time until a ball is formed.
  • knead on a floured surface. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick, cut with biscuit cutter. Place on greased cookie sheet making sure the biscuits are touching one another, let raise for 15 to 20 minutes
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. I brush with melted butter when they come out of the oven. Enjoy!!!