Southern Raised Biscuits
["2 (1/4 oz.) pkg. dry yeast", "1/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)", "2 c. buttermilk", "1/3 c. sugar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. shortening or unsalted butter", "5 c. all-purpose flour", "1 Tbsp. baking powder", "1 1/4 tsp. salt"]
["Combine yeast and warm water; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.", "Add buttermilk and set aside.", "Combine dry ingredients. Cut in shortening.", "Add buttermilk and yeast mixture gradually, gently combining with a fork.", "Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.", "Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.", "Cut and place on greased baking sheet.", "Cover and let rise for 1 hour.", "Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned."]
["yeast", "warm water", "buttermilk", "sugar", "baking soda", "shortening", "flour", "baking powder", "salt"]