Whole-Grain Biscuits

Ingredients

• 0.7 cup percent milk 
• 4 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 1 cup flour for dusting all-purpose plus more
• 12 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon sugar 
• 0.5 cup butter unsalted
• 1 cup flour whole wheat white

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• whisk
• pastry cutter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together both flours, the baking powder, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Work in the butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles small peas.
3. Add the milk and stir until just incorporated. Gently knead into a ball, and then pat into a 1-inch-thick rectangle.
4. Cut into twenty-four 1 1/2-inch squares and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each biscuit.
5. Sprinkle an additional 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper on top.
6. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet and serve warm.