# Whole Grains and Healthier American Biscuits

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- Published: 2026-09-22T20:05:06-05:00
- Author: Bert Swope

Whole grain American biscuits can make for an enticing and nutritious snack when
eaten in moderation, especially those made of whole wheat that provide more dietary
fiber and vitamins than white varieties.

Carl Smith was served a biscuit made with pre-mixed dough frozen on ice and soon
after patented its concept as refrigerated and ready-to-bake biscuit dough.

## Whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is a type of wheat flour made up of all parts of the kernel, providing
essential fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein benefits. Whole wheat flour can
be substituted for regular flour in baked goods and bread recipes as well as pancakes/
waffles/other breakfast items. When searching for whole wheat flour it’s best to
look out for products labeled “whole grain” or “100% whole wheat” so as to know 
that their contents contain all parts of the wheat kernel for greater nutrition 
than refined products.

There are various varieties of whole wheat flour available to suit individual preferences
and cooking needs, with some varieties boasting higher bran and germ content or 
lighter colors and milder flavors than others. Choose yours based on personal taste
or cooking needs!

Some whole wheat flours are produced using red wheat berries, providing it with 
its deep color and robust flavor often associated with whole grains. Meanwhile, 
other whole wheat varieties use white wheat berries which offer milder flavors and
more tender textures than red wheat varieties.

Both types of whole wheat flour can be used to craft healthier American biscuits;
however, if this is your first time working with whole grains it may take some practice
before getting desired results.

Start off your whole wheat biscuit making adventure by mixing flour with cold butter
using either your hands or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Next,
mix in buttermilk. When the dough is ready, transfer it onto a lightly floured surface
and pat into an approximate rectangular shape before rolling it out with your rolling
pin until approximately 1 1/2 inches thick.

## Butter

Many believe butter to be unhealthy for them, yet it actually contains vitamins 
A and E as well as unsaturated fats that can help prevent cardiovascular disease,
lower cholesterol levels, and reduce risk of heart attack. Butter also boasts high
amounts of protein which help build muscle tissue while strengthening bones; additionally
it contains riboflavin which is known to boost vision as well as lowering blood 
pressure.

Butter can contain many calories, but you can decrease its saturated fat by switching
to lower-fat options like margarine. Some brands claim you could save up to 50% 
by switching from butter to margarine; however, margarine won’t provide biscuits
with the same taste and texture that real butter would.

#### Choose the Perfect Dough

For ideal biscuit dough, choose ingredients such as freshly milled whole wheat flour
and cold butter or milk for optimal results. In order to ensure accurate measurements
are taken when measuring out dough for biscuits, using measuring cups and spoons
are also helpful tools in providing accurate measurements.

Liquid/flour ratio can also have a dramatic effect on the finished product. Some
recipes require too much liquid, making the dough sticky and difficult to handle;
others call for too little, which makes mixing difficult or can result in tough 
biscuits.

This experiment examined four biscuits made using various combinations of fat and
liquid. Each biscuit was baked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit; results demonstrated that
buttermilk biscuits had superior crusts and flakiness over their rivals.

## Eggs

Eggs when mixed together form air pockets to aid the baking of baked goods, adding
moisture and softening dough for biscuits, which tend to be dry without it. Eggs
also serve as an important source of protein which is necessary for human health–
their protein contains all eight essential amino acids needed by our cells while
providing other essential nutrients like selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin D to our
bodies.

Start making healthier American biscuits today by opting for whole wheat flour as
your first ingredient. Whole wheat flour provides more fiber and less fat compared
to white flour; plus it’s gluten-free. Furthermore, whole wheat flour contains magnesium,
potassium, phosphorus as well as folate for protecting against heart disease and
stroke.

Biscuits were an important staple during early American history. Not only were they
eaten for breakfast and snacks, but sailors on royal ships would receive hardtack
biscuits as part of their rations.

Biscuits became more widely consumed with the advent of commercial leaveners. These
leaveners combined with Southern flour – with its lower protein content than hard
winter wheat and perfect properties for biscuits – led to feather-light, tender 
biscuits that became even more popular than cornbread in terms of popularity.

Biscuit mixes and tubes of ready-to-bake dough were instrumental in spreading biscuits
across America, thanks to advertising claiming they were easy to prepare and gain
favor among housewives. Thus, biscuits quickly became part of daily life in America.

## Milk

Butter may be the go-to fat for biscuits, but there are a few alternatives that 
may save both calories and money. One such alternative is margarine which produces
fluffy and flakey biscuits just like those made with butter. Another possible substitute
could be milk; many believe buttermilk makes better biscuits but there isn’t any
evidence for this assertion – instead milk can serve as an effective replacement
in recipes calling for both liquid and solid ingredients.

Milk is an excellent natural source of protein and calcium, both essential elements
for maintaining bone health. Milk also contains fat-soluble vitamins A and D as 
well as sodium and potassium, making it a nutritious food choice that comes in fresh,
frozen, evaporated or dried forms, sold commonly in plastic or glass bottles, aseptic
cartons or metal cans.

Not only is milk an essential nutrient source, it is also an irresistibly delectable
beverage. Milk can be combined with other ingredients for creations like iced tea
and coffee as well as drizzled over cakes, pancakes and waffles for an exquisite
dessert treat! Milk should ideally be enjoyed chilled but can be easily warmed or
reheated using microwave technology.

almond milk biscuits are not only delicious snacks but they are also convenient 
snacks that are easily stored. At room temperature they should last 5 days in an
airtight container, or frozen ones can be placed in the refrigerator before eating
them. You could also keep them warm and soft by keeping them in an oven for 6 minutes
prior to freezing for 2-3 months in an airtight plastic bag or tin foil pouch.

## Salt

Biscuits have long been an essential part of Southern cuisine, but their origin 
can be traced to Europe where they first served as hardtack, the ship biscuit of
sailors in the British Royal Navy. Packed in salt to retain moisture for long journeys,
over time innovation and wider availability of flour allowed bakers to create biscuits
that were lighter, less dry and more tender than hardtack.

Lively Willoughby introduced an important change to biscuits in 1931 with his patent
of refrigerated biscuit dough in a tube, which was sold through packaged goods companies
to housewives as an easy way to bake fresh, homemade-tasting biscuits at home. His
invention proliferated across America rapidly.

Bakers use both butter and shortening in their biscuit baking, but traditionally
butter has been preferred due to its flavor and texture; however, due to its higher
cost it may be used less often by some cooks who opt for shortening instead. When
it comes to biscuit making it is important to find recipes with less added salt 
as too much sodium may increase blood pressure levels.

Most biscuit recipes call for some type of liquid ingredient such as milk, water
or buttermilk in their recipes. Drop biscuits require additional liquid than others
as they’re formed into lumps before being dropped onto the pan; these biscuits tend
to have coarser appearance and texture but are quick and simple to prepare.

Other types of biscuits, like scones, require more work and time to create, since
they must be kneaded, cut out, and baked before being frozen for later consumption.
But these types of cookies can still be made ahead and frozen until later use if
you dust the cut-out biscuits with some flour before flash freezing (spray a sheet
pan with cooking spray before flash freezing) then place in gallon freezer bags,
squeeze out excess air before sealing for up to one month storage.

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