Angel Biscuits

Ingredients

 * 1 pkt Quick-Rising Yeast
 * 2 tbl warm water
 * 4 cup all-purpose Whole-Wheat flour
 * 1 cup All Purpose 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.