ANGEL BISCUITS

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl, let stand for 5 minutes.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
• Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Add yeast mixture and buttermilk to flour mixture; stir until just moist.
• Cover and chill 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Turn the dough out onto a heavily floured surface; knead lightly 5 times.
• Roll dough to a 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
• Place biscuits on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Brush melted butter over the biscuit tops.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden.