1 envelope (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
½ cup lukewarm (100° to 110°F) water
5 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
2 tablespoons sugar (brown)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup vegetable shortening, chilled (Crisco) I had lard so I used that2 tablespoons butter
2 cups buttermilk
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Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with butter, oil, or cooking spray.
Sprinkle the yeast over the lukewarm water in a small bowl. In a
large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda,
and salt. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender, your hands, or
two knives until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Add the yeast
mixture and buttermilk and mix well.
Sprinkle a small handful of flour over a work surface. Turn the dough
onto the floured surface and roll out to a 1-inch thickness.
Using a 2 1/2 –inch round biscuit cutter, cut the dough into
biscuits. Gently reroll the scraps and cut out more biscuits. Place the
biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake until light golden brown
and firm to the touch, about 12 minutes. Serve warm or at room
temperature.I served mine hot cuz I could not wait. Damn these turned out well. 4951