Spelt Flour Biscuits Light and Fluffy and Full of Flavor
Delight your taste buds with these light, fluffy, and flavorful spelt flour biscuits that strike the perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent. Made with nutrient-rich spelt flour, these biscuits boast a tender texture thanks to a touch of cold butter and tangy buttermilk. The recipe incorporates clever folding techniques to create irresistible flaky layers, ensuring each bite is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. For a subtle hint of sweetness, a drizzle of honey is optional, making these biscuits versatile enough for breakfast, brunch, or as a perfect companion to savory dishes. Ready in just under 30 minutes, these golden-brown gems are best served warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings. Whether you’re searching for healthier biscuit recipes or looking to elevate a classic comfort food, these Spelt Flour Biscuits deliver on flavor and texture every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups spelt flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cups buttermilk (cold)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, baking powder, baking soda, and fine sea salt until well combined.
Add the cubed cold unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cold buttermilk and honey (if using) until well combined.
Gently pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour and butter mixture. Stir with a fork or wooden spoon just until the dough comes together — avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Gently pat the dough together into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the rectangle over itself in thirds (like folding a letter) and then gently pat it out again. Repeat the folding process one more time to create layers that will help the biscuits rise and stay flaky.
Using a round biscuit cutter (about 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Re-roll the scraps as needed, but try to handle the dough as little as possible.
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown on the tops and bottoms.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm.
Serve with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 103.5 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.8 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 266 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 2847 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.2 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1245 mg | 26% | |
*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.
