These biscuits are wholesome and nutritious, using organic (non-GMO) whole wheat flour in place of processed white flour. The texture is delightful, and they taste simply delicious. We have an abundance of rosemary growing in our backyard, so we added some to these biscuits. In addition, we opted for organic butter from pasture-raised cows, and other high-quality ingredients. I do believe you can taste quality in your food, especially when you are trying to make a healthier product.

Making baked goods from scratch does require precise measuring and loving hands, but it’s totally worth it. These can be frozen before cooked, and put straight from the freezer into the oven when ready for use.

This recipe makes about 10-12 biscuits.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour, organic if possible
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons real stick butter (MUST BE COLD), preferably organic or from pasture-raised cows
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped

Method:

1. Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, rosemary, salt) in large bowl or food processor.
2. Cut butter into small cubes and add to flour mixture. Cut into flour with a knife, OR pulse butter into flour using food processor until crumbly meal texture achieved.
3. Add buttermilk and mix JUST until combined, or pulse JUST until combined. Don’t over mix this.
4. Flour the clean surface you will be turning the dough on, as well as flouring your hands. Gently place dough onto surface.
5. Using your clean, floured hands: gently push dough down and out until pretty flat. Fold dough over and continue to press this process a few times, until a congealed dough starts to form. Be careful not to knead too hard, or the biscuits will take un a tough and undesirable texture. Again, BE GENTLE WITH THE DOUGH 🙂
6. Press dough into 1 inch thickness, and use a round cookie cutter or top of glass to cut biscuits. Try to make the biscuits about 3 inches or so in diameter.
7. Place biscuits on UNgreased baking sheet at least 1/2 inch apart, and cook at 450F for about 10 minutes, until browning just begins.
8. You can make these in advance and freeze before baking. They will just need to cook longer, about 18-22 minutes.