Instructions: 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. If desired, brush with melted butter before or after baking. Bake about 12 to 15 minutes.

36 servings/

Serving size: 1 biscuit

Exchanges: All breakfast menus this week have about 350 calories total and include:

In some menus, one Starch or one Meat Substitute serving has been used in place of the Fat-Free (Skim) Milk or Fruit serving.

This week, we are featuring complete breakfast menus from one of our newest publications, Month of Meals: Vegetarian Pleasures. This cookbook features 28 days of tasty, nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner selections with fats, calories, and exchanges already figured for you.

Breakfast: 2 Angel Biscuits 1/2 broiled grapefruit 1 cup fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk

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