FLAKY FREEZER BISCUITS

These wonderful biscuits can be baked immediately or frozen and baked as needed.

1 T. Yeast (1 pkg.)………….15 mL

2 T. Sugar ………………….30mL

¼ C. Warm Water…………..60mL

Mix above ingredients (yeast, sugar, warm water) in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.

5 C. Flour …………………..125mL

3 T. Sugar……………………45mL

1 T. Baking Powder…………15mL

1 t. Baking Soda……………..5mL

1 T. Salt……………………..5mL

1 C. Butter or Margarine…….250mL

2 C. Buttermilk………………500mL (substitute with 2 cups of milk and 2 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar)

In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter to form a crumbly mixture. Stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk. Mix just enough to hold dough together. Roll dough ¾" (2 cm) thick on floured surface. Cut out biscuits with the top of a glass or a cutter. Prick tops with fork. Freeze separately on cookie sheet.

After biscuits are frozen, stack and wrap well. Before baking thaw and let rise until doubled in size (about 30 minutes). Bake at 425 degrees F. (220C) for 15 minutes on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Makes 3-4 dozen.

ALTERNATIVE: Grated cheddar cheese may be added to soft dough for flakey cheese biscuits.