Spelt Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4
   Pour the oil and hot water into the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until fully combined and a dough is formed.
5. 5
   If the batter is dry, add more hot water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until the dough is sticky.
6. 6
   Dust the counter with spelt flour.
7. 7
   Place the dough on the prepared surface and drag it through the flour.
8. 8
   Pat the dough gently until it is 1 inch thick.
9. 9
   Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out biscuits and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between the biscuits so they can spread.
10. 10
    Brush each with oil and sprinkle with salt.
11. 11
    Bake the biscuits on the center rack for 8 minutes, rotating the sheet 180 degrees after 4 minutes.
12. 12
    The finished biscuits will have a golden, flaky crust.
13. 13
    Let the biscuits stand on the sheet for 5 minutes before serving.
14. 14
    Cool completely and store in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days.