1 cake yeast or 1 pkg. dry yeast
2 tbsp. warm water
2 c. buttermilk or sour milk
5 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 scant tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/3-1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix with buttermilk. Cut shortening into dry ingredients. Add liquid. Mix well and put in refrigerator in a plastic bag and use as needed. Roll out on floured board and cut as biscuits. Dip into melted butter before putting on baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Biscuits are better if allowed to rise 1/2 to 1 hour before baking but may be baked immediately. Roll into balls instead of cutting if desired.