1 pkg. yeast
3/4 c. Crisco
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
2 c. buttermilk
5 tbsp. lukewarm water
5 c. flour (reg.)
5 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. sugar

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water; set aside. Blend Crisco with dry ingredients. Add yeast to buttermilk and dry ingredients. Make stiff dough. Store in refrigerator. Pinch off and roll out dough as needed. Cut with biscuit cutter or glass dipped in flour, place on greased cookie sheet in cold oven. Turn oven on to 450 degrees and cook until done.