1/4 c. warm water
1 pkg. yeast

Soak 5 minutes. Add:

1 c. warm buttermilk or sour milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. shortening
2 beaten eggs

Combine the above with 2 cups flour and beat 2 minutes with mixer. Add 2 to 2 1/2 cups more flour. Knead until smooth. Roll dough into 10 x 16 oblong. Spread with soft butter. Cut into 6 long strips. Stack 3 strips of dough. Cut each stack in 12 equal pieces. Repeat with 3 other strips. Let rise. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. These are very good.