FAST FIX

FLAKY WHOLE WHEAT BISCUITS

Whole wheat flour gives these biscuits a nutty flavor. Ever since I started making them, white flour biscuits just don’t taste as good! Pair them with soup or stew, or dollop on whipped cream and sweetened berries for an easy dessert.

—TRISHA KRUSE EAGLE, ID



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 10 BISCUITS


1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup cold butter

1 cup 2% milk

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.

2. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2 1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.