May 12, 2010

Wheat Griddle Biscuits

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Prep time: 22 minutes
cooking time 24 minutes
Servings: Makes 62 biscuits

This recipe sure came in handy when Grandma’s oven went on the blink.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1

Combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and mix well.
2

Add shortening to flour mixture and cut in with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
3

Combine buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl and mix well. Add to shortening mixture and stir until well mixed.
4

Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut dough with a 11/2- to 13/4-inch biscuit cutter.
5

Preheat nonstick griddle to 325ºF.
6

Cook biscuits on hot griddle until lightly browned on both sides, turning once, about 31/2 to 4 minutes. Serve with butter and jam.

Grandma's Secret Trick

When she didn't have buttermilk on hand for this recipe, Grandma mixed 1 cup plain yogurt and 1 cup milk to make a good substitute. She let the mixture stand for at least 5 minutes before proceeding. It worked just as well as buttermilk.