Description
Warm, flaky Cranberry Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits offer a sweet and tart cranberry flavor. These biscuits are simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the cold butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This step is key for flaky cranberry whole wheat biscuits.
- Gently fold in the cranberries.
- Pour in the buttermilk and mix with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough will be shaggy.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead a few times, just until it comes together.
- Pat or roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out the flaky cranberry whole wheat biscuits. Reroll scraps as needed.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little extra buttermilk and sprinkle with sugar, if desired, for a golden finish on your flaky cranberry whole wheat.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Enjoy your warm, flaky cranberry whole wheat biscuits!
Notes
- For extra flaky cranberry whole wheat biscuits, ensure your butter is very cold.
- Do not overwork the dough; this can make the biscuits tough.
- You can use frozen cranberries directly without thawing.
- These flaky cranberry whole wheat biscuits are best served warm.
- Store leftover flaky cranberry whole wheat biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg