1 envelope dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
3 tbsp. sugar
1 c. buttermilk

Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. Mix dry ingredients in order given. Cut in shortening (as for pie crust). Stir in the buttermilk and yeast mixture. Blend thoroughly until dough is ready to make into biscuits or refrigerate in a covered bowl for 2 or 3 days. To make biscuits: turn out on floured board, knead lightly, roll out, cut into desired size. Place in greased pan and let raise about 30 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly brown. If taken from refrigerator allow a little more time to raise.