Makes 4-5 dozen

Ingredients

5 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

3 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 cup shortening

1 pkg dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)

2 tbsp warm water

2 cups buttermilk*

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Sift together dry ingredients. Stir in shortening. Dissolve yeast in water. Add with buttermilk to flour mixture and mix well. Turn out onto floured surface. Roll about 1/4″ thick. Cut. Bake for 15 minutes.

*For dairy-free alternative, substitute 2 cups coconut milk and 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar. Stir and let stand 5 minutes before using.