Ranch Biscuits

These quick and easy, no-rising-needed, yeast buttermilk biscuits are incredibly tender and flavorful.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (0.25-ounce) packet active dry yeast, or 2 1/4 teaspoons
1/2 cup warm water
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, melted
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Cooking Directions:

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and sugar. Add the yeast mixture, melted shortening, and buttermilk. Mix just to form a soft dough.
3. Roll dough out on a floured surface and cut with a floured biscuit cutter.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) until browned, about 12 minutes.

Makes 24 dinner rolls.