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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 128 Minutes Servings: 30 |
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One of my little ladies makes these every week. Yum. Ingredients:
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water (110-115f) |
2 cups warm buttermilk (110-115) |
5 cups all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 tablespoon salt |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup shortening |
melted butter |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the buttermilk; set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
5. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture; mix well.
7. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times.
8. Roll to a 1/2 thickness.
9. Cut with a 2 1/2 biscuit cutter.
10. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
11. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
12. Bake at 450°F for 8-10 minutes.
13. Lightly brush tops with melted butter.
14. Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen.
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