Tea Biscuits
["4 cups flour", "2 sticks salted butter, softened at room temperature", "1 envelope yeast + 1/4 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp. sugar", "1 tsp. cumin or fennel seeds (whole) or combination", "1/2 cup hot water", "1/2-3/4 cup warm water"]
["Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup hot water (with salt and sugar) in a medium sized glass bowl.", "Cover and set aside in warm dark place for about 10 minutes."]
["flour", "butter", "yeast +", "cumin", "water", "water"]