Angel Biscuits

2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
2 T. sugar
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
1/4 c. warm water
1 pkg active dry yeast
3/4 c. warm buttermilk

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse 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 10-15 times; form a ball.

Roll dough to 3/4" thickness. Cut into 2 1/2" circles. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.

Bake @ 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until done. Remove biscuits from the baking sheet and serve warm.

Note if you don't have buttermilk:
1 cup milk
1T. vinegar or lemon juice
Stir; let set

****These are my favorite biscuits. They have a light, sweet taste with texture of rolls. Great with breakfast, brunch or supper.