1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 c. buttermilk
4 1/2 c. flour ("Better for Bread" is best)
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. Crisco

Preheat oven to 400 to 425 degrees. Dissolve dry yeast in the warm water. Add buttermilk. Sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and soda. Cut in Crisco. Blend in liquid mixture and mix well. Roll out amount needed on floured board. Cut biscuits. Place on greased pan, let rise 1 hour. Bake 20 minutes. Place remaining dough in tightly sealed container and place in refrigerator. Keeps well a few days. Yield: 30.