2 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
5 c. self rising flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
2 c. buttermilk

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside. Combine dry ingredients; work into shortening. Stir in yeast water and buttermilk. Roll out on a heavily floured board into biscuits or rolls. Bake at 450 degrees or until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Variation #1: Onion Bread: Use 1/3 of the dough above and add 1/3 cup chopped onion and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; mix. Roll out on floured board and cut into 1 x 3 inch strips. Roll in melted butter and place 8 to 12 pieces into a buttered loaf pan. Top with sesame or poppy seeds and more garlic salt. Bake in 425 degree oven until golden brown. Bread pieces pull apart easily for serving.

Variation #2: Cinnamon Rolls: Use 1/3 of the above dough for 12 to 15 rolls. Roll out dough on floured board and spread with 1/2 stick melted butter. Sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar (about 1 teaspoon cinnamon to 1/4 cup sugar mixed together).

Roll jelly roll fashion and slice 1 inch apart. (Use a string for slicing.) Place in buttered muffin tins or place close together in a cake pan. Top with chopped nuts (optional) and bake at 425 degrees until golden brown. Glaze with a mixture of a few drops of milk and confectioners' sugar.