Yeasty Buttermilk Biscuits
1 packet active dry yeast (or 2 1/2 tsp bread machine yeast)
Pinch of sugar
1/4 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 cup Crisco
2/3 - 1 cup buttermilk
Combine the yeast, pinch of sugar and warm water in a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside for a few minutes until foamy.
Preheat the oven to 400^F. Grease or spray a baking sheet.
Combine the flour, soda, baking powder, salt, sugar. Cut in the Crisco with a fork until the mixture is about the size of small peas. Stir in the yeast and 2/3 cup buttermilk. Stir gently to combine, adding more buttermilk if needed to make a soft, sticky dough. Do not overmix. Turn onto a floured board and knead 2 or 3 times, then pat out to about 3/4" thick. Cut with a 3" biscuit cutter (or just square the dough off and slice it into 8-10 smaller squares!) and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until nice and golden. Brush with melted butter if desired when they comes out of the oven.
These are delicious, easy and so soft and fluffy!!! Yum!