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Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Cheese Biscuits

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These biscuits are simply a slightly altered version of the original whole-wheat biscuit recipe that I posted a few months ago. Instead of using regular milk you use buttermilk and also add some cheese. It is that simple. And delicious I might add. These biscuits also freeze very nicely in a big zip lock bag so you can pull them out one by one and defrost as needed.

We also love these Biscuits and Gravy!

Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Cheese Biscuits

These biscuits are simply a slightly altered version of the original whole-wheat biscuit recipe that I posted a few months ago. Instead of using regular milk you use buttermilk and also add some cheese. It is that simple.
4 Reviews / 5 Average
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Holiday, Sides, Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Method: Baked Goods
Diet: Egg Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 8 biscuits
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour (I used King Arthur’s white whole-wheat organic flour)
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup butter (unsalted, chilled)
  • ¾ cup cheese (grated (I used white cheddar))
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a medium sized bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well with whisk or fork.
  • Cut the ½ stick butter into little pea sized pieces and then mix into the flour mixture. Using a fork, try to mash the butter pieces as you mix them together with the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. It is okay if the outcome just looks like the same pea sized pieces of butter covered with flour.
  • Stir in the grated cheese.
  • Pour in the milk and mix it all together. Do not over mix. Knead the dough with your hands 8 to 10 times and then turn out onto a counter or cutting board.
  • Pat it out flat with your hands until the dough is an even ¾-inch thickness (sprinkle with a little flour if necessary). Turn a drinking glass upside down and cut out biscuit rounds. Or you can use cookie cutters to make fun shapes like the star-shaped biscuits pictured above.
  • Put the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 10 – 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Cheese Biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 295mg13%
Potassium 286mg8%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 335IU7%
Calcium 219mg22%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Heather says

    June 26, 2018 at 8:27 am

    Has anyone frozen these, or even made them a few days before hand?
    TIA

    Reply
  2. Kasey says

    March 20, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    These biscuits are SO good and SO EASY! Don't even have to lug out (or clean) the food processor! I just spread the dough out into a circle and cut into wedges, then place on a baking sheet about an inch apart. Why waste dough to make them into circles?? I also melt butter and stir in garlic powder and pour over the top after serving. Sooooo goooood.

    Reply
  3. Elaine says

    June 23, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    5 stars
    I made them last night and it was sooooooo good!!! I also used the organic white whole wheat flour from King Arthur. However, I added 2 table spoons of gluten flour to make them fluffier. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  4. Jamie says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    What do you think happens when you accidentally use twice as much butter than you were supposed to? They are in the oven now, so I guess I'll be finding out in about ten minutes!

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 16, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      Hello Jamie. What's the verdict? :)

      Reply
      • Jamie says

        November 16, 2015 at 4:01 pm

        A little dense, but super buttery and very good! Will definitely be making them again. With the correct amount of butter ;)

  5. DeeAnn Alcorn says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:45 am

    Where do you find buttermilk that isn't lowfat?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      March 23, 2015 at 7:23 am

      Hi Deeann. Whole Foods typically carries the full fat variety. You can also request that your local grocery carry it.

      Reply
    • Heather says

      April 09, 2015 at 11:06 pm

      You can also make your own. Just put 1 Tbs lemon juice in a 1 cup measuring cup, fill the rest with regular milk and let it sit about 5 minutes.

      Reply
  6. Diedre says

    January 11, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I never get tired of these biscuits. so good with many things. Tonight with homemade lentil veggie stew.

    Reply
  7. Peyton says

    November 03, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I use my food processor to make biscuits. It is a super easy way to cut the butter in to the flour mixture. Makes them even faster and easier.

    Reply
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