Angelic Biscuits

liberumbrarum:

Ingredients:
1 envelope active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (105ºF to 115ºF)
5 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
¾ cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups buttermilk

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening until mix resembles coarse meal. Mix baking soda and buttermilk in small bowl. Add mix to other mix and stir. Chill, covered with towel, for 8 hours. Knead 12 times on floured board, roll to ½ inch. Cut into 2-inch rounds. Place on greased sheets and let rise in warm spot for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Bake until golden brown (about 15 min).

Yield: 24 biscuits