Basil Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, stir the yeast, sugar and water together and let stand 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Add the buttermilk, herb, salt and baking soda, and mix well.
3. 3
   Stir in half the flour with the melted butter.
4. 4
   Continue adding flour till the mixture forms a soft sticky dough.
5. 5
   Scrape down the bowl and form a ball (do not knead).
6. 6
   Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1/2 hour.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 375F.
8. 8
   Sprinkle a board or pastry cloth with flour and turn out dough.
9. 9
   Pat dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick and cut into squares.
10. 10
    Set on ungreased baking sheet and let rise again for 1/2 hour.
11. 11
    Bake in middle of preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, till tops are golden brown and biscuits are firm.
12. 12
    Serve warm.