Angel Biscuits

So after making all my pies and pie filling for the freezer, I still had enough apples left to make a batch of apple butter.  We don't eat much jelly, but do like apple butter on pancakes or biscuits once in a while.  I usually cut back on the sugar about 40 to 50% so it's not quite so sweet and add some extra spices.  Angel biscuits are a staple and very easy to make.

Angel Biscuits

1 package yeast
2 tablespoons very warm water
5 cup fl our
1 teaspoon soda
3 teaspoons baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
2 cups buttermilk
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Sift all dry ingredients into a large
bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender. Add buttermilk, then
yeast mixture. Stir until moistened, turn onto floured board and
knead a minute or two. (No rising is required) Roll out to desired
thickness (½ inch) cut into rounds, brush with melted butter and
bake on an ungreased pan at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or
until lightly browned. Baked biscuits freeze beautifully.