Spelt Biscuits
Tender, flaky, and irresistibly wholesome, these spelt biscuits are a healthier twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Made with nutrient-rich spelt flour, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and cold buttermilk for that perfect rise, these biscuits boast a delicately nutty flavor and a wonderfully light texture. The simple preparation involves mixing, kneading, and cutting the dough, making it beginner-friendly yet satisfying for seasoned bakers. Ready in under 30 minutes, these golden-brown biscuits are versatile enough to serve with butter and jam, as a savory side, or even as the base for breakfast sandwiches. Perfect for those seeking a hearty, homemade treat with a boost of whole-grain goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups spelt flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 0.75 cups buttermilk (cold)
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 0.25 cups spelt flour (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the spelt flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cold buttermilk and honey until the honey is fully dissolved.
Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until a shaggy dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
Lightly dust a clean work surface with some of the additional spelt flour. Turn the dough out onto the surface and gently knead it 3-4 times to bring it together.
Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Using a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass (approximately 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits. Gather any scraps, reshape, and cut until all the dough is used.
Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy with butter, jam, or as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.0 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 194 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 2695 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.9 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.4 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1480 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
