Angel Biscuits

These biscuits take a bit of forethought, but they are really good! They taste like a mixture of biscuit & roll.

4 1/2 t yeast
1/4 c warm water
2 c warm buttermilk
5 c flour
1/3 c sugar
1 T baking powder
1 t baking soda
2 t salt
1 c shortening
melted butter or margarine

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in the buttermilk; set aside. Combine dry ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in yeast/buttermilk mixture; mix well. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3-4 times. Roll to a 1/2" thickness. Cut out biscuits and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours. Bake 450 for 8-10 minutes. Lightly brush tops with melted butter. Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen.