Holiday Twistys
["1 1/2 c. flour", "1 pkg. dry yeast", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. buttermilk (1 1/2 tsp. vinegar in milk)", "1/4 c. shortening", "1/4 c. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "1 egg", "1 1/4 to 1 1/2 c. flour"]
["Combine flour, yeast and baking soda; set aside.", "Heat milk, shortening, sugar and salt until warm, stirring constantly.", "Add dry ingredients.", "Add egg. Beat at low 1/2 minute.", "Scrape bowl and beat 3 minutes at high speed.", "Stir in 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 flour, enough to make dough moderately stiff.", "Turn on to floured board. Knead 5 times.", "Cover and let rest 10 minutes.", "Halve dough.", "Roll out 14 x 6-inch rectangle.", "Spread 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle 2 tablespoons red sugar crystals on dough.", "Fold in half long ways.", "Cut into 14 (1-inch) strips.", "Twist.", "Put on greased baking sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 minutes.", "Make up other half of dough with green sugar crystals.", "Ice with powdered sugar icing after they are cooled."]
["flour", "yeast", "baking soda", "buttermilk", "shortening", "sugar", "salt", "egg", "flour"]