Kentucky Ham 'n Angel Biscuits

• 1 pkg. dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 Tbsp. sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• About 3 pounds cooked country ham, thinly sliced

Directions:

Combine yeast and warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add buttermilk, and set aside. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, mixture, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn biscuit dough out onto a heavily floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll dough to 1/3 inch thickness; cut with a 1 3/4 inch biscuit cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets, and bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until done. Serve with ham.

By Robin