2 cakes yeast
1/4 c. warm water
3 tbsp. sugar
4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. Crisco oil
1 1/2 c. lukewarm buttermilk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Crumble yeast cakes into warm water, add buttermilk, sugar and shortening. Stir onto this mixture the flour, salt, and soda. Beat smooth and let stand 10 minutes. Roll out and shape into rolls. Let rise about 30 minutes in warm place. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen.