Cheddar-Scallion Biscuits (Whole-Wheat)

CourseSides

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings large biscuits

2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter cut into ½ tablespoon chunks
2 green onions (or scallions), thinly sliced about ½ cup total, white and green parts
¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and salt. Use a pastry cutter, or your fingers, to work in the butter pieces until the mixture is crumbly.
Use a fork to stir in the scallions and the cheese. Stir in the buttermilk until the dough comes together (adding more buttermilk or flour, a tablespoon at a time, if necessary to help the dough come together—dough will neither be sticky nor crumbly).
Transfer dough to a lightly floured cutting board and knead 3 to 4 times. Pat dough into an 8" X 6" rectangle; fold 1 short side a third of the way over the center then fold opposite short side over folded end (like a business letter fold).
Rotate dough clockwise 90 degrees, pat out dough, and repeat folding again. Pat out into one final 8" X 6" rectangle and cut into 8 equal rectangle pieces.
Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition Facts

Cheddar-Scallion Biscuits (Whole-Wheat)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 33mg11%

Sodium 381mg17%

Potassium 250mg7%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 400IU8%

Calcium 91mg9%

Iron 1.2mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.