5 c. unsifted flour
1/4 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 pkg. dry yeast
2 tbsp. warm water
2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Stir in shortening. Meanwhile, dissolve yeast in 2 tbsp. warm water; add with buttermilk to flour mixture. Mix well. turn out on lightly floured board if necessary, add additional flour to make soft dough. Roll out 1/4 inch thick. Cut with biscuit cutter. Dip in melted butter and fold over to make pocketbook rolls. Bake in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. The dough does not have to rise at all before baking. The dough may also be stored in the refrigerator before baking.