Whole Grain Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

Whole Grain Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 134.3
  • Total Fat: 5.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
  • Sodium: 316.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
  • Protein: 3.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Whole Grain Buttermilk Drop Biscuits calories by ingredient


Introduction

The Brown Rice Flour is what makes this recipe and balances out the whole wheat flour to keep the biscuits light and flaky instead of dense. To boost the flavor, you can add 1-2 Tblsps of chives, parsley, dill, thyme or shredded cheese. The Brown Rice Flour is what makes this recipe and balances out the whole wheat flour to keep the biscuits light and flaky instead of dense. To boost the flavor, you can add 1-2 Tblsps of chives, parsley, dill, thyme or shredded cheese.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
    1 cup Brown Rice Flour
    3 tsp Baking Powder
    1/2 tsp Splenda
    1/2 tsp Baking Soda
    1/2 tsp Salt
    1/4 cup Smart Balance Butter
    2 Tblsp Vegetable Shortening
    1 cup Buttermilk (or, 1 cup Nonfat Milk + 1 Tblsp White Vinegar & let thicken for 10 minutes)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Using a pastry blender (or 2 knives criss-crossing), cut in the butter and shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs.
4. Add buttermilk and stir lightly with a fork just until soft dough forms (don't over-mix).
5. Turn dough onto lightly floured work surface and knead gently 6-8 times (don't over-knead).
6. Drop by heaping tablespoons about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets & bake about 12-15 minutes until golden.

Makes 12 biscuits.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULIEIRENE.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Good
    Family favorite. - 10/2/20


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    Very Good
    Easy to prepare and very tasty! - 10/2/20


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    Incredible!
    Delicious.................. - 9/30/20