Southern Yeast Biscuit Dough
["1/4 c. warm water", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "2 pkg. (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast", "5 c. self-rising flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. shortening", "2 c. buttermilk"]
["Combine the water and sugar in a small bowl.", "Stir in the yeast. Set aside until the mixture becomes bubbly. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking soda.", "Stir to mix. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender, a fork or your fingertips until the mixture resembles cornmeal.", "Add the yeast mixture and buttermilk. Stir with a large wooden spoon until well mixed.", "This will not be a smooth dough.", "Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough until needed; it will keep about 1 week. Makes about 8 cups of dough."]
["warm water", "sugar", "active dry yeast", "flour", "baking soda", "shortening", "buttermilk"]