Old Fashioned Yeast Biscuits

[donna]

These biscuits have been in my family for generations. They be great to make to serve for your Derby Breakfast.

1/4 cup shortening
5 cups unsifted flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon soda
2 yeast cakes
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lukewarm water
2 cups buttermilk

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Sift dry ingredients together, cut in shortening. Add 1 cup buttermilk to flour and mix well. Add yeast and remaining buttermilk. Mix thoroughly. Knead on ligtly floured board. Store in airtight container in refrigerator until ready to use. Will keep several days or can be used immediately.

Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.

 

[Belle Montgomery]

Sounds delicious with maple syrup!

 

[donna]

My favorite recipe for biscuits. Buttermilk makes the difference.

 

[donna]

These be good to make this week. Have to serve with gravy.

 

[lupaglupa]

Do you cut them before you chill them?

 

[donna]

We cut ours. Take what you need and use them.