Seed Biscuits

12 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup flax seed
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, sunflower and flax seeds, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  2. 2
    Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3
    Stir in the milk to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  4. 4
    With floured hands, turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times.
  5. 5
    Pat the dough into a 7-inch square.
  6. 6
    Cut into quarters.
  7. 7
    Cut each quarter into 3 strips.
  8. 8
    Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  9. 9
    Brush the tops with egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  10. 10
    Bake in the centre of a 425 degree F oven until golden, about 12 minutes.
  11. 11
    Let cool in the pan on a rack.

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