Dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, soda and sugar. Cut in butter or stir in oil. Make a well in center, and add buttermilk and yeast, incorporating them gradually into dough with a wooden spoon. Batter will be sticky, Refrigerate dough in tightly closed plastic bag or bowl until ready to use. Do not allow dough to rise.

Preheat oven to 450~. Knead dough, adding enough flour to keep it from sticking when it is rolled out. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into desired shape. Bake on a greased pan 10 minutes. Makes a large batch of more than 3 dozen. Tested recipe reprinted from the Houston Chronicle. Contributed by Vickie Huckabay.