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These homemade biscuits will be the perfect accompaniment at your next big holiday or family gathering. Light and fluffy with a buttermilk tang.

Heavenly Biscuits

1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups buttermilk
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water (105°F to 115°F). Let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in buttermilk and set aside.
3. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the reserved yeast/buttermilk mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Shape into a ball.
4. Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter. Brush with melted butter and fold in half.
5. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Makes 24 biscuits.