BASIC YEAST BISCUITS

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1 package yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 5 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 cup solid shortening
• 2 cups buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dissolve yest in warm water set aside. Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Add yeast and buttermilk and mix well. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and roll out to desired thickness. Cut with small biscuit cutter and place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.