Wheatgermbiscuits Recipes

WHEAT GERM BISCUITS

Steps:

• Combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
• Cut in shortening with a pasty blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Add milk.
• Stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Turn dough out onto a well floured surface and knead 5 to 6 times.
• Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Cut with a 2 inch biscuit cutter.
• Place biscuits onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 450* for 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are lightly browned.

CHOCOLATE CHIP WHEAT GERM COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a cookie pan with parchment paper or baking mat; set aside.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oats, and wheat germ together; set aside.
• In an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars on medium speed until fluffy. Add an egg and vanilla extract. Beat well for 2 minutes.
• Add the dry ingredient mixture and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
• Using a cookie scoop or spoon, take 3 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place cookie balls on a prepared pan, spacing apart about 2-inch in between.
• Wet your fingers with water and press down the cookie balls slightly. Bake them in a preheated 350˚F oven for 12-14 minutes. Let the cookies rest on a pan for 2 minutes. Transfer them to a cooling rack and cool completely.

WHOLE WHEAT BISCUITS

Steps:

• Combine flours, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
• Cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 knives.
• Add milk, mix quickly.
• Turn out onto a floured board.
• Knead 6 to 8 times.
• Roll 1/4 inch thick.
• Cut into 12, 2 inch round biscuits or into wedges or squares.
• Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Bake in a 425°F oven 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.
• For herb biscuits, add basil, thyme and parsley to dry ingredients.
• (These make great dumplings).