Yeast Biscuits 8/06 #807

Categories:
biscuits, New 2006

1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
5 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoon Sugar
3/4 cup crisco
2 cups buttermilk

Preheat oven to 400°F. Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside. Mix dry ingredients together, cut in shortening. Add yeast and buttermilk and mix well. Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll out to desired thickness (3/4 inch). Cut with a biscuit cutter and place on greased cast iron skillets. Bake for 12 minutes or until browned. Split biscuits in half and top with country fried steak and drizzle with gravy.

Contributor: Paula Deen

Yield: 36 biscuits