Angel Biscuits

1 pkg. (1/4 oz) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110-155 degrees)
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup cold butter or margarine (1/2 lb)
2 cups buttermilk

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yeast and buttermilk just until moist. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface. Roll to 3/4" thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2" biscuit cutter. Place biscuits 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.
Makes about 2 dozen. Note: Dough will start rising as you are mixing.
grannym IL in the May 2007 newsletter recipe listing.
Chris in NM

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