Whole Grain Homestyle Biscuits

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. sugar
2/3 cup 1% fat buttermilk OR 2/3 cup milk + ½ tsp. lemon juice or vinegar (let stand 5 minutes)
3 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. canola oil

Preheat oven to 450°F.

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.

In small bowl, stir together buttermilk and oil.  Pour over flour mixture and stir until well mixed.

On lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 10-12 strokes.  Roll or pat dough to ¾-inch thickness.  Cut with 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, dipping cutter in flour between cuts. 

Transfer biscuits to an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm.

Yield: 15 servings

PER SERVING:     
CALORIES: 99       
FAT: 3.5g            SATURATED FAT: 0g
CHOLESTEROL: less than 1mg                
SODIUM: 100mg
FIBER: 2g
PROTEIN: 3g
CARBOHYDRATE: 15g

WeightWatchers Points:  2

Diabetic Exchange: 1 carbohydrate + 1/2 fat

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