LEMOINE FAMILY RECIPES
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BAKING POWDER BISCUITS - Darlene LeMoine Richards
1tbspdry yeast
2tbspluke warm water
5cupsflour
1/4cupsugar
2tspbaking powder
1tspbaking soda
1tspsalt
1cupshortening
2cupsbuttermilk
Disolve yeast in lukewarm water and let stand 5 minutes. Sift together dry ingredients and cut in shortening.

Add buttermilk and yeast and mix well. Turn onto board and knead 2 or 3 times. Roll or pat to desired thickness and cut into biscuits.

Place biscuits onto greased sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 7-12 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen.