Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. crushed shredded whole wheat cereal biscuits
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking pwdr
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tbsp. shortening
  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1/4 c. hot water (105 to 115 degrees)
  • 2/3 c. buttermilk

Method

  • Vegetable cooking spray.
  • Combine first six ingredients in a medium bowl; cut in shortening using a pastry blender till mix resembles coarse cornmeal.
  • Dissolve yeast in hot water.
  • Combine yeast mix and buttermilk; add in to flour mix, blending well.
  • Cover and chill overnight.
  • Turn dough out on floured surface, and knead one minute.
  • Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with 2-inch biscuit cutter.
  • Place biscuits on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 425 degrees in oven for about 12 min or possibly till golden.
  • Makes 1 1/2 dozen.
  • NOTE: Biscuit dough may be stored in refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.