Yeast Biscuits

Mix yeast, water, and sugar, then set aside.

Sift dry ingredients together, and cut in shortening. Add liquid and stir till moistened. Put on a floured surface. Knead till workable (maybe 6-8 times). Roll and cut.

Top each biscuit with a pat of butter. Cover and let rise 1 hour.

Bake at 425ºF for approximately 10 minutes.

For a sweet variation:
About 1/3-1/2 cup sugar can be added when you sift the dry ingredients together to this recipe to make sweet rolls. Follow the above directions, except when you roll out the dough, roll it into a rectangle. Top with any combination of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nuts, raisins, or other dried fruit like cran-raisins (I bet fresh blueberries would be good rolled up in there with some lemon rind, and granulated sugar). Roll up jelly roll style. With seam-side down, slice and bake about 15 minutes. Top with your favorite glaze.