1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water (115 degrees)
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/8 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk

Let yeast dissolve in warm water and set aside. Mix all dry ingredients as listed. Cut shortening into dry mixture as you do for pie dough. Stir in buttermilk and yeast mixture. Thoroughly blend mixture. Dough can be refrigerated or kneaded lightly. (After removing dough from refrigerator, dough should be allowed to set at room temperature to rise a little, 15 minutes.) roll dough on floured board. Cut out. Place biscuits onto greased pan. Allow to rise 10 to 15 minutes before baking. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. High altitude adjusted.