1 c. hot water
1 pkg. dry yeast
3/4 c. Wesson or Crisco oil
2 c. buttermilk
3 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
6 or more c. flour (regular)

Dissolve yeast in hot water. Add sugar, oil and milk. Sift flour with salt, soda and baking powder. Add to liquid ingredients. Add more flour if needed to make smooth dough. Keep in tightly covered bowl in refrigerator. Use as needed. The biscuits can be baked without rising. Keeps for a week.