1 pkg. dry yeast
2 tbsp. warm (105 to 115 degree) water
2 c. buttermilk
5 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening

Combine yeast and warm water; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Add buttermilk to yeast mixture, and set aside.

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk mixture, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough on a floured surface and knead lightly about 3 or 4 times.

Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness, cut into rounds with 2 inch cutter and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 3 dozen.