Lex's Southern Raised Biscuits

Very yummy biscuits! dh loves them, and they live up to their mile high name!

Combine yeast and warm water.

Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.

Add buttermilk to yeast mixture , and set aside.

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Add buttermilk mixture , mixing with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened do not over mix !.

Turn dough out on a floured surface , and knead lightly 3 or 4 times.

Roll dough to.

5 inch thickness.

Cut with a 2.

75 inch biscuit cutter , and place on a lightly greased baking sheet , touching each other.

Cover and let rise 1 hour.

Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes.

dry yeast, warm water, buttermilk, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shortening