5 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening (I use butter flavored)
1/4 c. warm water
2 c. buttermilk
1 pkg. yeast

Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. In large bowl, sift together 4 cups flour and baking soda. Cut in shortening until it looks like coarse bread crumbs. Mix together remaining 1 cup flour with the buttermilk; add yeast. Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to the flour and mix well. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead. Place in greased bowl, cover, and place in refrigerator. Biscuits are ready to bake; roll and cut as many as needed. Bake in a 425 degree oven for about 15 minutes. Recipe yields approximately 3 dozen biscuits.