4 c. flour
2 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast dissolved in a little warm water

Mix 2 cups of flour with remaining ingredients with an electric mixer. Then mix in remainder of flour. Knead, adding flour if necessary. Let rise 45 minutes, then punch down. Refrigerate and use as needed. Cut into desired shape and bake at 450 degrees for 10 or 15 minutes.