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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a wonderful flop proof recipe that has three leavenings, yeast, baking powder, and soda. This recipe is from The American Century Cookbook .. Ingredients:
1 1/4 ounces active dry yeast |
1/4 cup very warm water (110* to 115*f) |
5 cups sifted all-purpose flour |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 cup vegetable shortening |
2 cups buttermilk |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400*F.
2. Dissolve yeast in water in small bowl and set aside.
3. Sift flour with baking powder, soda, sugar, and salt into large bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. Add buttermilk and yeast mixture and toss briskly with a fork just until dough holds together.
5. Knead dough lightly on well-floured surface 1 minute. Roll to a thickness of 5/8 inch, then cut with well-floured 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter.
6. Bake on ungreased baking sheets for 15 minutes or until biscuits are puffed and pale tan. Serve at once.
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