Ingredients
½ cup warm water
1 ¼ oz envelope active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
5 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup cold butter, cubed
½ cup shortening, cubed
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 teaspoons ranch seasoning (I used Hidden Valley Ranch)
¼ cup butter, melted and divided
Preparation
