Ingredients
- 2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 c. white whole wheat flour
- 4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 3/4 c. unsalted butter, cold
- 1 large egg
- 1 c. whole milk + 1 tablespoon
- Egg Wash
- 1 large egg, whisked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Mix dry ingredients together. Cut in cold butter with a pastry knife, until pea-sized. In a small bowl, mix together egg and milk. Pour into dry mixture. Stir together with a pastry fork until mixture comes together.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured counter. Gently fold over several times to develop layers. Press down until about 1.25″ thick. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits, being sure to cut straight down with a sharp edge, and place on a Silpat or parchment lined pan. Brush biscuit tops with egg wash.
- Bake for about 12-18 minutes or until deep golden. Serve warm.
Notes
• To reheat, place in a 350° oven (while preheating) for 8 minutes. Microwaving may be quicker, but it toughens the texture.
• Be sure to use whole milk. Biscuits need fat for a tender texture.
Okay, I just made these and they are the BEST EVER. No jokes. I have loved every single thing I have made from your blog so far. You have an amazing gift, and your blog is definitely going to go places! Way to go girl!
Thanks for the encouragement! So glad you liked them! I’m working on another biscuit recipe at the moment, made with yogurt, cream, and butter. They are mighty good!
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Not my Mamaw’s biscuits but I’m going to try these.
I just made these! Mine didn’t look as pretty, but they tasted great! The dough was really wet, so no way I could roll/press it out. I added some more flour, but I was afraid of adding too much, so I just plopped them down on the sheet in blobs. They turned just fine, though. Thanks for the recipe!
These are picture perfect!
Those are some nice looking biscuits!
I have yet to find my perfect biscuit recipe. Yours look amazing- so tall and fluffy! Must try this weekend.
You’ll have to let me know what you think! I’ve been looking for the perfect recipe without shortening. I loved this recipe—tender but crisp.
i am on the hunt for the perfect biscuit..can’t wait to try your recipe. stopping in from tastespotting
Thanks for saying hey! You’ll have to let me know what you think. I’ve been on the hunt for awhile too. I really liked these!
I adore your photos! These biscuits look to die for!
Thanks Jen!
your photography is just…stunning. So beautiful!
What kind of camera/lens do you shoot with?
LRoom or PS for editing?
And the recipe isn’t half bad either 🙂 YUM!
You are too sweet! I shoot with a Canon Rebel XTi with a 50 mm f1.8 lens. And do minor editing in PS. I typically adjust levels, brightness, and/or photo filter (for added warmth depending on the time of day I shoot). I’m honored you would ask. Your photos are bea-u-ti-ful!
mmm i love biscuits. nothing is as filling or comforting 🙂 thanks for sharing melissa!
These look so yummy! Ive never even TRIED biscuits, but after seeing them on so many blogs Im desperate to try to cook a batch! I might even try them with all wholewheat!? Your blog is beautful!
Look at the height you got on these! Perfection!
Love that yellow butter dish, too.
I’ve been on a comfort bender lately too. And whole wheat is totally my idea of comfort too, glad to see it make an appearance 🙂
love how you used some whole wheat in there! doesn’t help the saturated fat content but it helps! 🙂
Good morning, indeed! These are absolutely gorgeous. Just the thing on a cold, fall morning…
Thanks Melissa. Now I’m craving biscuits too ;)! And I like my biscuits smothered in either butter orrrrr sausage gravy… can I get an amen?!
Amen! I’ve been craving my dad’s secret sausage gravy recipe. Maybe he’ll let me share it one of these days!
I love the first picture, beautiful!
I just love how rustic they look. They’d be even more rustic in my BELLY.
I love a good classic biscuit. Beautiful.
Beautiful job on these biscuits. They look marvelous.
The biscuits look perfect!
I was actually planning on making biscuits tomorrow! Thanks for the final nudge 🙂
I’m a new fan & enjoying your blog! These biscuits look heavenly therefore I may just have to whip them up. Thank you for sharing!