2 pk Active dry yeast — 1/4 oz 1 tb Baking powder
1/4 c Warm water 1 ts Baking soda
2 c Buttermilk — warm 1 tb Salt — 1 oz
5 c All-purpose flour 1 c Shortening
1/3 c Sugar
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 min. Stir in the
buttermilk; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar,
baking powder, soda and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender
until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in yeast/buttermilk
mixture; mix well. Turn out onto alightly floured surface; knead
lightly 3 to 4 times. Roll to a 1/2 in thickness. Cut with a
biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover and
let rise in a warm, place about 1 1/2 hours. Bake at 450 deg. for 8
to 10 min. Lightly brush tops with melted butter. Yield: about 2 1/2
dozen.
Yields
30 servings