Lex's Southern Raised Biscuits

Very yummy biscuits! DH loves them, and they live up to their mile high name!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4ounce) packages dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup warm water
• 2  cups buttermilk
• 5  cups flour
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1  cup shortening

Directions

1. Combine yeast and warm water.
2. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
3. Add buttermilk to yeast mixture, and set aside.
4. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. Add buttermilk mixture, mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened DO NOT OVER MIX!
7. Turn dough out on a floured surface, and knead lightly 3 or 4 times.
8. Roll dough to .5 inch thickness.
9. Cut with a 2.75 inch biscuit cutter, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet, touching each other.
10. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
11. Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes.