Perfect Whole Wheat Biscuits
photo by NoraMarie
- Ready In:
- 28mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
12
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use parchment paper on baking pan if you have it on hand.
- Put both of the flours, the baking powder, sugar and salt in large mixing bowl.
- With a pastry cutter or your fingertips gently cut in butter until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
- Make a well in the center and add half and half. Stir gently until mixture forms somewhat of a ball.
- Place on a lightly floured surface and gently knead until a mass is formed.
- Roll to a 1" thickness and cut into circles with flour dipped 2" biscuit cutter.
- Place on baking pan and brush tops with the 3 tbsp of half and half and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Serve hot for best flavor!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
sassafrasnanc
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