Tea biscuits are a popular treat and a good addition to a light meal. I make a variety of recipes, but I had a craving for the whole wheat variety tonight, so I whipped up a batch of these.
Whole Wheat Biscuits
1 cup of unbleached white flour
1 cup of whole wheat flour
4 teaspoons of baking powder
1 tablespoon of sugar
3/4 teaspoon of sea salt
4 tablespoons of cold butter
3/4 cup of milk, or plain yogurt
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or folk. Mixture should be crumbly.
Add the milk or yogurt and stir with a fork until a soft dough is formed. Put the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 8 - 10 times. Roll or pat the dough to a 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch round shapes with a cooking cutter, or cut into squares or triangles.
Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet. If you want the biscuits to have crisper sides, leave about an inch between the biscuits, otherwise bake them close together.
Bake in the oven for about 10 - 12 minutes, or until browned. Let sit on a wire rack for a few mintues and serve hot, with a dab of butter. Makes about 10 - 12 biscuits.
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