Herbed Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Generously grease large mixing bowl;lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. 2
   Combine water, yeast and sugar in another large bowl and let stand until foamy and proofed, about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir in flour,cooled milk, onion,sugar,butter,celery leaves,sage,salt,thyme and pepper.
4. 4
   Mix until soft dough forms.
5. 5
   Transfer to floured work surface and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes (or use dough hook of stand mixer and mix 8 to 10 minutes); dough will be quite stiff.
6. 6
   Place dough in greased bowl,turning to coat entire surface.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volumn, about 2 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Turn dough out onto floured work surface and roll to thickness of about 1 inch.
9. 9
   Dip a 2-inch biscuit cutter into flour and cut out biscuits.
10. 10
    Arrange close together on prepared baking sheet.
11. 11
    Cover and let rise until doubled in volumn, about 45 to 60 minutes.
12. 12
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
13. 13
    Bake until biscuits sound hollow when tapped on bottom, about 25 minutes.