Biscuits with Yeast

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 2 tsp yeast
• 1/2 tsp soda
• 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 1/3 cup chilled shortening or salt-free butter
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup water

Details

Adapted from thisdamecooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400° F.
In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients.
Rub the shortening into the flour mixture.
Add the buttermilk and water and stir until combined.
Dust your counter-top with a good amount of flour. Scrape dough from bowl onto floured board. Knead briefly, 4 or 5 turns is all.
Place dough in a 9″x9″ nonstick baking pan. Score the dough to make 9 biscuits.
Bake in hot oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Brush tops with butter and serve.