Easy Whole-Wheat Drop Biscuits USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Nothing beats the smell of fresh-baked biscuits! Using a blend of whole-wheat and enriched flours keeps these whole grain-rich biscuits fluffy and light.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap

Quantity
 

6 Servings

  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
  • ½ cup Flour, all-purpose, enriched
  • ½ cup Flour, whole-wheat
  • 2 Tbsp Milk, dry, non-fat, instant
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • 2 Tbsp Shortening, vegetable, trans-fat free
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Water, tap
*See Marketing Guide

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  • Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, dry milk, baking powder, and salt. Stir.
  • Using a fork or pastry cutter, mash shortening into dry ingredients until the flour mixture is crumbly. Do not over-mix.
  • Add water. Stir with a fork until a soft dough is formed. Scrape bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary during mixing.
  • Using a spoon, drop 2 Tbsp dough onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12–13 minutes.
  • Serve 1 biscuit.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Easy Whole-Wheat Drop Biscuits USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
1 Whole-Wheat Drop Biscuit
Calories
109
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
139
mg
6
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
15
g
5
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Calcium
 
42
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS:
• Contains milk (powdered) and wheat (flour).
• The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
• Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method C.
Yield / Volume