Anonymous Tue May 23 19:38:39 2006

2 packages dry yeast

1 cup warm water

2 cups buttermilk

3/4 cup vegetable oil

7 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

Combine yeast and warm water in a small mixing bowl, stirring to dissolve; let stand 5

minutes or until bubbly. Add buttermilk and oil to yeast mixture; stir well. Combine dry

ingredients in a large bowl. Add buttermilk mixture, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients

are moistened. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times. Shape

dough into 2-inch balls; place 1/8-inch apart in three well-greases 9-inch cast-iron skillets.

Cover and let rise in a warm place (85F), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in

bulk. Bake at 425F for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 3 dozen Note: Biscuits may

be placed in greased baking pans to rise and bake.