Angel Biscuits

My mom passed away in September. I decided to try to make the first Christmas without her as close to how she would have it as possible. (All the same foods, same decorations, same tree, all the gifts...) So, I decided I would make the Angel Biscuits that Mother had made for MANY years past for Christmas dinner. I decided REAL quick, I would find another alternative. Made them once, and that was ENOUGH for me. Sister Shubert's will do just fine!!! But, oh how I would love to taste these again.

Angel Biscuits:

1 package dry yeast

1/4 cup warm water

2 1/2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup buttermilk

Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. Mix the dry ingredients in the order given, cutting in the shortening as normally done for biscuits or pie dough. Stir in the buttermilk, also the water-yeast mixture. Blend thoroughly and the dough is ready to be refrigerated in a large, covered bowl or made into biscuits. Roll out and cut with a biscuit cutter and place in a greased pan. Let the biscuits ride slightly (if the dough is cold, it will take a little longer for them to rise than when first mixed), and pop into a 400 degree oven until lightly browned. This dough keeps well for several days in the refrigerator.