1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside.

2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening

Mix dry ingredients in order given, cutting in the shortening as you do for pie dough.

1 c. buttermilk

Stir in the buttermilk and yeast water. Blend and the dough is ready to be refrigerated in a large covered bowl or made into biscuits. Dough can be refrigerated up to 3 days. Turn out on floured board and knead lightly. Roll out and cut and place on greased pan. Let biscuits rise slightly. Pop into a 400 degree oven until lightly browned.