Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1            package  active dry yeast
  2        tablespoons  warm water
     3/4           cup  buttermilk -- heated to lukewarm
  2        tablespoons  sugar
     1/4           cup  melted shortening or vegetable oil
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
  2 1/4           cups  all-purpose flour
     1/4      teaspoon  baking soda
  2        tablespoons  unsalted butter

Preparation:

Combine yeast and water and set aside to proof. Mix the warmed buttermilk, sugar, shortening, and salt. sift flour with the baking soda into a large bowl. Stir yeast into the buttermilk mixture and pour onto the flour. Stir to mix well and allow to rest 10 minutes covered with a tea towel. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick and form into desired shapes. Preheat oven to 425F degrees. Melt butter in a baking pan and place rolls in, turning to coat the tops. Allow to rise 30 minutes. Bake until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen.

Nutritional Information:

1419 Calories (kcal); 28g Total Fat; (17% calories from fat); 38g Protein; 251g Carbohydrate; 68mg Cholesterol; 1587mg Sodium