Make Ahead Biscuits

Mix dry ingredients. (You may use some whole wheat flour in place of white flour.).

Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or knives.

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.

Add buttermilk and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to blend.

Bring dough together on a floured surface and kneed lightly. (No more than 12 times - this is the key to keeping the biscuits light.).

Roll or pat to 1/2 inch thick.

Cut into 3 dozen biscuits.

Bake at 450 for 10 - 12 minutes.

Alternately, place unbaked biscuits on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Freeze until solid. Store in freezer bags. When you want to use them, remove from freezer and allow to defrost on a baking sheet before baking at 450 for 10 - 12 minutes.