> Makes 35
>
> Combine yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, and the
> tablespoonful of sugar; let stand 5 minutes.
>
> Meanwhile, sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a
> large bowl.
>
> Combine 1 cup warm water with the two tablespoonfuls
> of sugar and the melted shortening or oil. Combine wet
> ingredients with flour mixture to form a soft dough.
>
> Turn onto floured board; knead until smooth.
>
> Roll out biscuit dough fairly thin, and cut into about
> 35 rounds.
>
> Grease tops of all biscuits. Make short stacks of two
> biscuits each, one on top of the other.
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> Place in a greased pan; let rise until double.
>
> Bake in hot oven (425-F degrees) 15-20 minutes, or
> until nicely browned.
>