Easy Whole Wheat Biscuits made with Yeast

Who doesn’t love a fluffy, delicious biscuit? I know I do. These whole wheat biscuits made with yeast are the best yet! The yeast adds a dimension of flavor and gives an amazing rise!

So, why would I even make a yeast biscuit? I wanted a “mile high” biscuit recipe. You know those biscuits that are just huge? Yeah, those!

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Even though I can make something similar with baking powder, the yeast just adds an amazing flavor and texture. They are like the perfect cross between a dinner roll and a biscuit.

These biscuits are the perfect side dish for dinner or the perfect vessel for breakfast sandwiches.

I make mine with all freshly milled flour, but, you can make these with store bought flour, as well.

I used my regular biscuit recipe and altered it to use yeast instead of baking powder.

For this recipe, you will need:

1. Flour – I use fresh milled flour using a Nutrimill Grain Mill
2. Salt
3. Instant yeast
4. Milk
5. Olive oil

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Mix well. Drizzle the olive oil over the flour mixture and mix until crumbly.

Meanwhile, heat the milk to lukewarm. Add milk and yeast to the flour, salt, and oil mixture.

Mix well and turn over onto your lightly floured work station. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick and cut out the biscuits. Place on a greased baking sheet or in a well seasoned cast iron skillet.

Cover and allow to rise for 1-1 1/2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

I hope you will give these a try!

See you soon!