Angel Biscuits

Ingredients

 * 1 pkt quick-rising yeast
 * 2 tbl warm water
 * 4 cup all-purpose whole-wheat flour
 * 1 cup all-purpose white flour
 * 1 tsp baking soda
 * 1 tbl baking powder
 * 4 tbl sugar
 * 2 tsp salt
 * 1 cup shortening
 * 2 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
 * melted butter to brush tops optional
 * nonstick butter-flavored cooking spray

Directions

 * Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
 * Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
 * Sift flour, soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt into bowl.
 * Cut in shortening, slowly mixing with a wooden spoon.
 * Add buttermilk, then yeast while slowly stirring mixture until all flour is dampened.
 * Knead on floured board for 1 to 2 minutes.
 * Roll out to desired thickness and cut with biscuit cutter.
 * Dough may be refrigerated in an airtight container for several days to use as needed.
 * Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and place biscuits to cook.
 * Bake about 12 to 15 minutes.