Wholemeal Biscuits

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 220C/Gas 8.

2. 2

   Combine both flours, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar and salt in a large bowl, whisking to mix evenly. Work the butter into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until the dry ingredients come together.

3. 3

   Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface and give it four or five gentle kneads. Flatten or roll the dough to roughly 2½ cm thick. Stamp out rounds with a biscuit cutter and arrange them on an ungreased baking tray. Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown.

4. 4

   Serve while still warm.