1 c. buttermilk
1/8 tsp. baking soda (optional)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. salt
1/2 yeast cake (Fleischmann's)

Sift all dry ingredients together. Mix in shortening with fork. Dissolve yeast in milk and proceed as you would for any other biscuits. Mix well and roll out and cut with biscuit cutter. Grease pan and grease biscuits with melted fat. Set aside until ready to bake. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 or 20 minutes.