cherry wheat biscuits

being a big fan of breakfast, I'm always dreaming up new things that I can bake. yesterday, I bought the most amazing Vanilla Pear Butter. seriously, amazing. I couldn't keep myself out of it when I decided to pop it open for a taste. so last night I must have been dreaming about things I could plop a big dollop of it on because this morning I woke up with an idea in my head.
I've made these Whole Wheat Biscuits time and time again. I've cut them into circles and added seeds and spices on top, sliced them into squares and topped them with fresh honey butter, but until this morning I had not added anything to the dough. and now I'm already dreaming up plans of other additions, dates, ginger, white chocolate chips... the list could go on.
the hearts are for you, babe. :)
Cherry Wheat Biscuits
adapted from Ruth Ann, All Recipes

:: for biscuits ::

1 cup flour + additional flour for kneading and dusting
1 cup wheat flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter, chilled
1 cup milk
1/4 cup dried bing cherries, chopped

• mix flours, baking powder, sugar and salt together in a large bowl
• cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs
• stir in milk
• stir in cherries and transfer to floured surface
• knead 8-10 times, with additional flour to create a soft dough. roll out 3/4" thick and cut biscuits into desired shape. repeat with scrap dough by rolling it out and cutting again.
• bake at 450 degrees for 10 mins or until golden.
• top with desired butter or honey. I enjoyed mine with Vanilla Pear Butter.

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