1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups lukewarm buttermilk
3/4 cup soft butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups all purpose flour (more or less)
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water (110°F). Stir in buttermilk, melted butter (be sure butter is not too hot for yeast), sugar and salt. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder and baking soda.

Stir into yeast mixture. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut into 2-inch rounds. Arrange on greased baking sheets.

Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until doubled (about 1 hour - depends on room temperature).

Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for about 20 minutes.

Serve while still warm.

Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

Submitted by: Belle