Perfect Whole Wheat Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use parchment paper on baking pan if you have it on hand.

2. 2

   Put both of the flours, the baking powder, sugar and salt in large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   With a pastry cutter or your fingertips gently cut in butter until it resembles coarse cornmeal.

4. 4

   Make a well in the center and add half and half. Stir gently until mixture forms somewhat of a ball.

5. 5

   Place on a lightly floured surface and gently knead until a mass is formed.

6. 6

   Roll to a 1" thickness and cut into circles with flour dipped 2" biscuit cutter.

7. 7

   Place on baking pan and brush tops with the 3 tbsp of half and half and sprinkle with sugar.

8. 8

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

9. 9

   Serve hot for best flavor!