2 pkg. Dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar, divided
¼ Cup Very Wary Water
1 Cup Shortening
5 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 Tsp. Soda
3 Tsp. Baking Powder
1 Tsp. Salt
2 Cups Buttermilk
· Dissolve yeast and 1 tsp. Sugar in water.
· Combine shortening, flour, soda, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar.
· Stir in buttermilk.
· Combine flour mixture and yeast mixture. MIX WELL
· Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and satiny.
· Roll dough out to about ½ inch thickness.
· Cut with a 2-inch biscuit cutter and place rolls on greased baking sheets.
· Allow to stand at room temperature 15-20 minutes.
· Yield about 3 dozen
Dough may be stored in refrigerator and used as needed
