Whole wheat biscuits

Whole wheat biscuits

Ingredients/Components

• salt - 1/2 tsp
• buttermilk - 3/4 c
• baking powder - 1 Tbsp
• baking soda - 1/2 tsp
• all-purpose flour - 1 c
• whole wheat flour - 1 c
• shortening Crisco solid - 1/2 c

How to make whole wheat biscuits:

Combine first 5 ingredients, mixing well. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk; stir until moistened. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times. Roll dough to 1/2-inch; cut with 2 3/4-inch biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until browned. Yield: One dozen.

Recipe categories: Breads, Breakfast, Rolls/biscuits.