Herb Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4-oz.) package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 9 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 cups low-fat buttermilk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh poultry herbs
• Butter-flavored cooking spray

Preparation

1. Combine yeast and warm water (100° to 110°) in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Whisk together flour and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut 1 stick of butter into small pieces. Cut into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add yeast mixture, buttermilk, and herbs; stir with a fork just until dry ingredients are moistened. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
3. Turn out dough onto a floured surface; knead lightly 5 times. Roll dough to 1/2" thickness; cut with a 2 1/2" round biscuit cutter. Place biscuits on 2 large baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter; brush lightly over biscuits.
4. Bake at 450° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.