Whole Wheat Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 3 cups whole wheat flour

• 1 teaspoon honey

• 4 teaspoons baking powder

• 3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup butter cold and cubed

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 scant cup 2% milk or almond milk

Utensils:

• food processor

• measuring cup

• medium mixing bowl

• whisk

• wooden spoon

• baking sheet

• parchment paper

• 3-inch biscuit cutter

• basting brush

Instructions:

1. prepare ingredients

2. preheat oven to 425°F

3. get a measuring cup and add 1 tbsp of white vinegar

4. pour milk in until the mixture reaches 1 cup and allow it to sit for 5 minutes to create buttermilk

5. get a food processor and add 3 cups of whole wheat flour

6. add 4 tsp of baking powder to the processor

7. add 3/4 tsp of cream of tartar to the processor

8. add 1/2 tsp of salt to the processor and pulse to combine

9. add 1/2 cup of cold and cubed butter to the processor and pulse until the butter is small and pea sized

10. get a medium mixing bowl and add the prepared buttermilk

11. add 1 egg to the bowl

12. add 1 tsp of honey to the bowl and whisk together until smooth

13. transfer the mixture in the food processor to the bowl along with the wet ingredients and use a wooden spoon to mix together; don't overmix

14. turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 10 times until the dough holds together

15. fold the dough over a couple times then pat and roll the dough into a 1-1 1/4 inch rectangle

16. use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut the dough into 10 equal rounds

17. line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place biscuits onto the baking sheet

18. brush the tops of the biscuits with milk and place in the oven at 425°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown

When you are ready for serving, brush on some butter and drizzle with jam, honey or butter if you desire.