Instructions: 1. In small bowl combine yeast, sugar, and water; let stand until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter to make a fine crumb.

3. Beat in yeast mixture and buttermilk to make a moderately stiff dough.

(Add more flour if necessary.)

4. Knead dough lightly for a few seconds on floured board.

5. Pat out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a 2-inch floured biscuit cutter.

6. Arrange biscuits in a greased baking pan so they barely touch each other; prick tops with a fork.

7. Let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 30-40 minutes).

8. Bake at 425 F. for 10-15 minutes or until golden. While biscuits are hot from the oven, rub tops with additional butter.

Yields 10 to 12 biscuits.

K.F. 02/16/96: Very good. Used buttermilk powder in milk.

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