4 pkg. dry yeast
8 tbsp. warm water
8 c. buttermilk
20 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
4 tbsp. baking powder
4 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. salt
4 c. shortening

Combine yeast and warm water; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add buttermilk to yeast mixture and set aside.

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk mixture, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead lightly about 3 or 4 times. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut into rounds with a 2 inch cutter and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Yield: 11 dozen.