Spy Wednesday Biscuits(Makes 40 Biscuits)

Place the currants in a dish; cover with hot water and set aside.

Mix the yeast with the cup of warm water in a bowl and set aside for 5 minutes until frothy.

Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.

Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture has the texture of coarse cornmeal.

This can also be done in a food processor. Drain the currants and mix into dough.

Then, lightly stir in yeast mixture and buttermilk until ingredients are moist.

Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead gently and briefly.