Wheat Griddle Biscuits

By polledl

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Step 1

1Combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and mix well.
.2Add shortening to flour mixture and cut in with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
.3Combine buttermilk and baking soda in a small bowl and mix well. Add to shortening mixture and stir until well mixed.
.4Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut dough with a 11/2- to 13/4-inch biscuit cutter.
.5Preheat nonstick griddle to 325ºF.
.6Cook biscuits on hot griddle until lightly browned on both sides, turning once, about 31/2 to 4 minutes. Serve with butter and jam.