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Whole Wheat Biscuits

Name: Whole Wheat Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

about 1 dozen

Updated: Oct. 04, 2022

This quick and easy recipe adds a special touch to everyday meals. See if you don't get a lot of compliments when you serve these biscuits fresh from the oven.

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In a bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk; stir into dry ingredients until a ball forms.

Turn onto a floured surface, knead 5-6 times. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; brush with butter. Cut with a 2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 176 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Whole Wheat Biscuits

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