Southern Yeast Biscuit Dough

Ingredients

• 14 c warm water
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 pkg 14 oz each active dry yeast
• 5 c self-rising flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 c shortening
• 2 c buttermilk

Directions

1. Combine the water and sugar in a small bowl
2. Stir in the yeast Set aside until the mixture becomes bubbly In a large mixing bowl combine the flour and baking soda
3. Stir to mix Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender a fork or your fingertips until the mixture resembles cornmeal
4. Add the yeast mixture and buttermilk Stir with a large wooden spoon until well mixed
5. This will not be a smooth dough
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough until needed it will keep about 1 week Makes about 8 cups of dough