
Whole Wheat Biscuit Recipe (Beginner Friendly)
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Whole Wheat Biscuit Recipe (Beginner Friendly)
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Making whole wheat biscuits is easy with this simple recipe. It yields 6 large biscuits or 12 smaller ones.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt omit if using salted butter
- 6 tablespoons cold butter out of the fridge or frozen
- ¾ cups of milk any
- 2 tablespoons honey optional
- Additional milk for brushing the tops
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 425F, position the oven rack in the middle of the oven, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the dough:
- In a large bowl, add the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt (if butter is unsalted). Stir to combine.
- Using a cheese grater, grate the butter into the flour bowl. Using your hands, mix the butter into the flour mixture until the flour mixture is crumbly.
- Form a well in the middle of the bowl and add the milk and honey. Stir the flour mixture into the milk until a dough forms. You can use a wooden spoon, a hand mixer, or a stand mixer.
Form the biscuits:
- Lightly dust your counter with flour, remove the dough from the bowl, and with your hands, knead it into a round shape, until it's no longer sticky.
- If needed, lightly dust the counter again. Roll dough with a rolling pin to about an inch thick. Using a large, 2-inch biscuit cutter (or the top of a large glass), cut out 6 biscuits, or cut 12 using a 1-inch buiscuit cutter. After the 4th biscuit you might need to re-shape and roll your dough again to incorporate the ends.
- Place the biscuits on the parchment-lined pan. Brush the tops with a little milk to make them shiny.
Bake:
- Bake the biscuits for 13-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Remove the tray from the oven and enjoy warm.
Storage:
- Store cooled leftover biscuits in an airtight container or zip bag for up to 3 days. Warm them up in the microwave for 30 seconds or in a toaster oven to enjoy warm.
Notes
- Flour notes:
- Grating the butter helps the fat distribute evenly into the whole-wheat flour. this is key for the whole-wheat biscuits to rise evenly.
- Freezing: you can freeze shaped, unbaked biscuit disks for up to 2 months. Freeze by linking a baking sheet with parchment, and once frozen, transfer them to a zip bag. To bake, remove them from the freezer while the oven preheats, and add 2 to 3 minutes to the total baking time.
- I prefer to use whole-wheat pastry flour in my baked goods because they have a finer, less dense texture. You can make this recipe 100% whole wheat if you're using pastry flour (as shown in the product image above).
- If using traditional (non-pastry) whole-wheat or stone-ground, I recommend keeping this recipe at 50/50 (as noted) with all-purpose flour.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 large biscuit, 2 small biscuits
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
415IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1 large biscuit, 2 small biscuits | |
Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
Protein | 6g | 12% |
Fat | 12g | 18% |
Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 7g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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