Ranch Biscuits

A really simple light & fluffy biscuit. Great with stew or fried chicken

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 18 large biscuits

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast into 1/2 warm water, set aside.
2. Sift together first five ingredients.
3. Using 2 knives cut in 1/2 cup shortening into mix till mixture in pea like in size; add dissolved yeast.
4. Add buttermilk and mix well.
5. Roll out on floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness.
6. Use a round cookie cutter or just cut into squares.
7. Bake at 400°F 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
8. Brush tops with melted butter.