2 c. buttermilk
2 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking soda
5 c. flour

Heat buttermilk to lukewarm, take out 1/2 cup and add yeast to this. Mix sugar, salt, baking powder, shortening and remainder of buttermilk in bowl. Add yeast mixture, soda, and flour, mixing well. Place on floured board and knead until smooth. Let rise until double in size (about 1 1/2 hours) then knead some more. Let rise again until doubled. Then roll and shape. Let rise again. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes or until brown on top.