Whole Wheat Biscuits

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • for herb biscuits
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine flours, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 knives.
  3. 3
    Add milk, mix quickly.
  4. 4
    Turn out onto a floured board.
  5. 5
    Knead 6 to 8 times.
  6. 6
    Roll 1/4 inch thick.
  7. 7
    Cut into 12, 2 inch round biscuits or into wedges or squares.
  8. 8
    Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  9. 9
    Bake in a 425°F oven 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.
  10. 10
    For herb biscuits, add basil, thyme and parsley to dry ingredients.
  11. 11
    (These make great dumplings).

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