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Buttermilk Biscuits
Down home taste only takes a little more time.
Smother with sausage gravy for a filling meal!

Prep. Time: 1:45
Serves: 24

.25 oz. pkt. active dry yeast
1/4 cup 110 degree water
2 cups buttermilk
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbls. granulated sugar
1 Tbls. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup shortening

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-In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
-Stir buttermilk into yeast mixture; set aside.
-In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
-Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
-Stir in yeast mixture until dry ingredients are moistened.
-Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 5 times.
-On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2" thickness.
-Cut out biscuits with a 2 1/2" round biscuit cutter or glass.
-Place on a lightly greased baking sheet, lightly touching each other.
-Cover and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until almost doubled in size.
-Bake in a 425 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, or until browned.

Make It A Meal: Serve smothered in Sausage Gravy or Dried Beef Gravy.

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