Comments on: Fluffy Whole Wheat Biscuits (dairy free, soaked, vegan)

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:53:48 +0000

I don’t think so…I live in the eastern half of NC. I read that bread flour contains a lot more protein, so I wondered whether that might just not be good for biscuits… The dough was also pretty dry…I did forget to cut the butter in before pouring in the liquid, so maybe that caused a problem too. But the dough seemed okay when I rolled it out…a bit tough maybe. I dunno. I’ll give it another try…maybe I worked the dough too much or something…

By: KimiHarris

KimiHarris — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:21:38 +0000

Mel,

That’s so strange! I wonder why? Is there any difference of altitude where you live?

By: Mel

Mel — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:40:44 +0000

Hi, I tried this recipe last night/this morning, and the biscuits did not rise. They also were still raw in the center after 10 minutes, despite being quite thin. I used bread flour instead of pastry flour–could that be the problem? I used rice milk and cider vinegar for the soak. And I used one cup unbleached white bread flour and the rest was wheat bread flour.

By: callmegrace

callmegrace — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:59:22 +0000

These were great! What a lovely breakfast.

I used ghee, and next time I make them I’m going to try using kefir and palm oil.

Thanks!
gracie

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:43:49 +0000

Made these today, and WOW! Thank you, thank you! They are the best whole wheat biscuits I’ve ever made – light & moist. I made mine with coconut milk/oil (until I get some more lard made up), and made them in my Cuisinart food processor. The dough was pretty moist this morning & I had to add more flour, but next time I won’t leave the dough next to the pot of simmering water (that we use to humidify the house). Thanks again!

By: Michele

Michele — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:15:47 +0000

This was my first attempt at soaking grains and it worked out great. I love the pictures added with the recipe, they really helped a lot. The biscuits didn’t rise as much as I thought they would, maybe I rolled the dough out to thin, or maybe it’s because I didn’t use fresh milled flour. I will make these again.

By: Organic Mama

Organic Mama — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:57:45 +0000

Hi Kimi,
I finally made these last night – with raw milk (didn’t have any buttermilk) and vinegar. They were AWESOME!!
I’ve the Nourishing Traditions book but the soaking thing has always seemed like too much work. It wasn’t bad at all.
Thanks for sharing.
OM

By: KimiHarris

KimiHarris — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:29:11 +0000

YES! Just use butter and buttermilk, leave out the vinegar. Also up the buttermilk to one cup.

By: Organic Mama

Organic Mama — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:26:34 +0000

Is there any way to make this WITH dairy if we’re ok with that? I like coconut all right but I’m not too keen on it in my biscuits…
Thanks!

By: mom23

mom23 — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:59:04 +0000

Have you tried making them with sprouted flour?
I have some Shiloh Farms sprouted spelt… was going to try…
Thanks,
Tina