Snowflake Biscuits
Source of Recipe
Cracker Barrel American Holidays Cookbook Vol II
List of Ingredients
2 pkgs dry yeast
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup shortening
1/3 cup lukewarm water
5 cups plain flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp salt
Recipe
Stir yeast into warm water to dissolve. Mix with buttermilk. Combine all dry ingredients in mixing bowl, cut in shortening. Add buttermilk yeast mixture. Stir to form a soft dough. Roll 1/2 to 1″ thick on lightly floured surface. Cut out, place on 2 greased 10 x 15 cookie sheets (allow room to expand). Let rise in warm place 1 1/2 hours. Bake in 400F oven 15 minutes.