1 qt. buttermilk
3 or 4 pats butter
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar (or honey)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 pkg. dry yeast
8-9 c. flour

Heat buttermilk, butter, salt and sugar. Cool, then add soda and yeast. Add 5 cups flour to make a sponge.

For rolls: Let rise; add remaining 3 or 4 cups flour. Knead lightly. Roll out and cut with biscuit cutters.

For bread: Knead well until dough is shiny and doesn't stick. Let rise until double.

Put in greased pans in loaves. Put rolls on cornmeal spread lightly on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until golden.