Whole Wheat Olive Oil Biscuits

I paid a visit to my Dad this past weekend and, as usual, I took advantage of the opportunity to transform some food in his spacious and cook-friendly kitchen. It was a collaborative effort on this occasion, with Dad providing the chili and me, a spicy Indian potato dish along with these quick and easy biscuits. Though they are filling and made with whole wheat flour, these biscuits are surprising delicate, with a melt in your mouth quality that is not to be resisted. Serve warm with a pat of butter.

Whole Wheat Olive Oil Biscuits

Recipe by Lisa Turner Published on October 16, 2007 Soft, melt-in-your-mouth dinner biscuits made with whole wheat flour and olive oil Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 to 20 minutes Print this recipe Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached white flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda pinch of sea salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 cup milk or yogurt handful of raisins, currants, fresh or dried berries, or chopped nuts (optional) Instructions: Preheat an oven to 375°F and grease a large baking sheet with butter or oil. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the oil and butter and cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or a knife and fork until only small pieces are visible. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Add the milk or yogurt and stir gently until the dough holds together. If you are adding any fruit, raisins, berries or other additions, stir them in with the milk. Gently shape the dough into 2-inch rounds approximately 1 inch thick and transfer to the baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 8 to 10 biscuits