Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

Method

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients.
  • Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the dough is crumbly.
  • Pour in the buttermilk to make a ragged dough.
  • Empty bowl onto a hard surface and knead gently, just until combined.
  • Roll out dough to a thickness of about 3/4" and cut dough in rounds approximately 2" in diameter.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Brush the tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg.
  • Bake in a preheated 400F oven for 12 minutes or until tops are golden brown.