Angel Biscuits

• 1 envelope dry yeast
  
• 5 cups self rising flour
  
• 3/4 cup shortening
  
• 1/4 cup warm water
  
• 3 Tablespoons sugar
  
• 2 cups buttermilk
  

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside.
   
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
   
3. Mix flour and sugar in mixing bowl.
   
4. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork.
   
5. Add yeast and buttermilk to make a soft dough.
   
6. Turn onto a floured surface and roll or pat to a 1/2 inch thickness.
   
7. Cut with biscuit cutter.
   
8. Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and let rise for 45 minutes.
   
9. Bake for 15 minutes.
   
10. Yield: 3 dozen angel biscuits
    

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