Recipe: Parmesan-Pine Nut Biscuits (using whole wheat flour)

PARMESAN-PINE NUT BISCUITS

2 cups white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup bread flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
4 oz. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for the tops (topping optional)
1 cup pine nuts
1 Tbsp. finely chopped rosemary (optional)
1 large egg
1 cup (8 oz.) buttermilk, plus more for brushing the biscuit tops

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Using a fork, two knives, a pastry cutter or a food processor, combine the butter with the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add the cup of Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and rosemary, if desired.

In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Add to the flour mixture, blending lightly and quickly with a fork until the mixture is evenly moistened. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and, using a bench knife or dough scraper, fold the dough over on itself 3 or 4 times until it comes together. Pat or lightly roll out the dough until it is 3/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into squares or 2-inch rounds and transfer the biscuits to the prepared baking sheet. Stack the scraps on top of each other, fold them as you did for the original dough and pat out and cut again to form the rest of the biscuits. Brush the tops with buttermilk and sprinkle with more cheese, if desired.

Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.

Serve warm, or transfer to a wire rack to cool; store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Makes 12 to 14 2-inch biscuits
Adapted from source: King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking