Fresh Herb Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1

   3 c All-purpose flour 1 1/2 tb Double-acting baking powder 3/4 ts Baking soda 3/4 ts Salt 2 tb Sugar 3/4 c Butter -- cold 1 Egg -- slightly

2. 2

   Cut butter into tablespoons and, with a pastry blender, blend into dry ingredients until texture is that of cornmeal

3. 3

   Stir parsley, chives, and oregano/thyme with 1/2 cup buttermilk into beaten egg and add mixture to flour mixture

4. 4

   Stir quickly, adding remainder of buttermilk as necessary until dough forms a ball

5. 5

   Turn onto floured surface and knead once

6. 6

   Let dough rest for a minute, then roll out to 3/4" thickness

7. 7

   Cut into 2" rounds

8. 8

   Place biscuits on buttered baking sheet, 1" apart