Total Time
1 Hour 20 Minutes
Servings
12
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups plain flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup warm water (40°C)
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm buttermilk (60°C)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs, set aside.
- Place warm water in warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast, stir until dissolved. Add yeast mixture and warm buttermilk to dry ingredients, blend well.
- Remove dough to floured surface. Knead dough 10 to 15 times, form into ball. Roll dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2-1/2 inch biscuits. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Bake at 205°C for 15 minutes or until done.
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