Whole Wheat, Honey and Goat Cheese Drop Biscuits
We are into our second week of Joy the Baker Cook Book Spotlight and Cook-Off and when I got this week’s recipe choices from our host, Heather, at girlichef I didn’t know which one to choose. The mini Chamomile Cakes with Honey Frosting sounded pretty darn delicious but when I read the ingredient list for Whole Wheat Honey and Goat Cheese Drop Biscuits I knew that was for me. I had just bought a small package of goat cheese and a bag of King Arthur Unbleached White Whole Wheat Flour so I had everything I needed. I have baked with whole wheat flour but think it makes many recipes a little heavy for my taste so I was hopeful that this flour would eliminate that problem and at the same time make my baking a little healthier. I have used it several times and am very happy with the results. Loved that these biscuits are baked in a hot cast-iron skilled. They are perfectly cooked without any doughy texture to them at all.
Skillet Baked Whole Wheat, Honey and Goat Cheese Drop Biscuits
Joy mentions that the biscuits are best the day they are made but I made little sandwiches out of them the next day and thought they were delicious. This isn’t a crumbly biscuit and the little shaved roast beef and cheddar sammies that I served for lunch the next day got enthusiastic reviews. The last two were perfect with a bowl of homemade split pea soup.
I was lucky to be chosen to participate in this Cook Book review and received an early copy of Joy’s new book which will be available for all on February 28. We were given a choice of recipes to try for the first two weeks, next week will be a recipe of participant’s choice and the fourth week will be a review of the book. The two recipes I’ve tried so far, these biscuits and Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting have been wonderful. I can’t yet narrow down my choice for next week, there are so many great sounding recipes to chose from. The pressure is intense.
Whole Wheat Honey Biscuits and Split Pea Soup
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (1/2 half stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes, plus more for the pan
- 4 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk, cold
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for topping
- Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven as it preheats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With your fingers, quickly incorporate the cold butter and goat cheese until the flour resembled coarse meal. Some of the butter and cheese chunks will be the size of small pebbles, others will be the size of oat flakes. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
- Whisk together buttermilk and honey. Honey may not completely blend into the buttermilk; that’s okay. Pour the buttermilk into the well of the flour mixture. Use a fork to blend together the wet and dry ingredients. Mix until all of the flour is incorporated and no dry flour remains. Set aside.
- Remove the hot skillfrom the oven and add 1 tablespoon butter. Swirl the butter around the bottom and sides of the pan until butter is melted and pan is coated.
- Spoon batter by the ¼ cupful into the hot skillet. About 6 biscuits will fit into the 10-inch skillet. Biscuits should have about an inch of room separating them, but will bake up to touch one another. That’s great!
- Place in the oven to bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until golden and tops appear dry and slightly firm. Remove from the oven. Let rest for 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter. For a glossy finish, brush the biscuits with slightly warm honey. These biscuits are best served imediately, but will last for up to 3 days, well wrapped, and at room temperature.
This post is part of the Joy the Baker Cookbook Spotlight and Cook-Off sponsored by Hyperion and hosted at girlichef*
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OOOOOh Cathy, nothing I like better than a warm biscuit. The perfect accompaniment to so many things. Picture perfect.
~Ann
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First, that split pea soup is gorgeous! I’m trying to overcome my aversion to goat cheese. My taste buds just reject it. HOWEVER, this might do the trick. I love KAF flour products, as you know. Those brownies are burning a lust in my brain…can’t stop craving them. I would, definitely try these– even though goat cheese always tastes overpowering to me. Great job!
Foodiewife recently posted..Pork Chops with Wine & Garlic
That’s the kind of biscuit I am looking for – one tha doesn’t crumble and even better – one that is good the next day! Love the addition of the goat cheese. No wonder they were great. How fun to be able to participate in the book review! I am definitely a cookbook collector. Love that you are a Pinterest addict too! I could cook just off of Pinterest for years! I love it that my DILs and my daughter and my niece are always asking me to make things they see on Pinterest. My DIL told me that Pinterest has made her want to be a better cook. She is amazing with some of the things she has tried. I love it – online classes!
Jacqueline recently posted..Chili and Cornbread In A Cup
A hot biscuit with a bowl of soup sounds like dinner to me. I’m looking forward to getting Joy’s cookbook.
Betty @ scrambled henfruit recently posted..Paula’s Meatless (but you’d never know it) Chili
I bet they were a perfect accompaniment to soup! And I did use mine as a sandwich bread the following day, as well…and loved it! Beautiful
Heather @girlichef recently posted..Mini Chamomile Cakes w/ Honey Frosting + Giveaway WINNER {Joy the Baker Cookbook Spotlight & Cook-Off}
The biscuits sound great Cathy, I love adding whole wheat flour to baked goods:@)
Love the idea of drop biscuits. Whoever thought of it ought to get an award. Your biscuits are making me hungry Cathy with that bowl of split pea soup.
Sam
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen recently posted..Join me for Sunday Supper at Providence Ltd. featuring southern Pickled Shrimp
I like the idea of the baking in the skillet also..Really good sounding.
Monique recently posted..Soul Food #127
Biscuits are my weakness, well one of them anyway. These look fantastic Cathy!
I almost bought some white whole wheat flour last week, but wondered if it was just as heavy as the regular whole wheat. Think I’ll go back and get it after your review of it. Thanks
Lynda recently posted..Pecan Sandies
“shaved roast beef and cheddar sammies “….YUM!
I have never liked making things with whole wheat flour for the same reasons as you, Cathy, but these little gems look like you’ve solved the problem!
I think she picked a GREAT person to review her book & make some of the recipes. Your photos are always spectacular & very enticing! I want to make every single thing you do.
Hugs,
Rett
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I have a veggie soup ready….so could I just borrow a few of these biscuits for the dinner ?
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Black-eyed Pea Salad with Prosciutto
Cool, I luv whole wheat recipes!
They look good.
Ramona recently posted..Beagle Babies
The warm biscuits look so enticing!
~Judy
Great twist on a biscuit with one of my favorite cheeses. I love the sight, taste and smell of butter melting on a warm biscuit!
Virtually Homemade – Liz recently posted..Macaroni and Cheese with Crisp Bacon and Caramelized Shallots
Congratulations on your win; so much fun to get a new Cookbook. That soup and your biscuits are picture perfect. Great meal.
Rita
These sound yummy, I really like biscuits and these are different than any I’ve made.
Your recipes always sound so good! Wish I had your enthusiasm for cooking.
Porch Days recently posted..Learning Through Sheer Determination
What a great combination, especially the goat cheese.
Casey recently posted..Harvest Loaf
Wow, just the name got me before I ever even saw your delicious looking pictures! Love this combination of flavors – it’s amazing how many variations there can be to a basic recipe!
The Café Sucré Farine recently posted..Lindsay’s Mini Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes w/ Peanut Butter Icing
If the biscuits are just half as good as they look, they must be delicious.
Karen (Back Road Journal) recently posted..I Wanted To Take You To Mt. Vernon…But
Biscuits, scones – I LOVE them all and those look JUST wonderful! I am also a lover of goat’s cheese too, c’est parfait!
Karen
Karen recently posted..Chips, Frites, Pommes Frites, French Fries…….National Chip Week & Crispy Squashed Chips
I bet those biscuits were amazing slathered in butter or dipped in that split pea soup. YUM.
I hope all is well with you Cathy!
Pam recently posted..Broiled Grapefruit with Caramelized Sugar
Using these biscuits in sandwich form is genius! Guess I need to make another batch to try that:-)
Nothing better than homemade biscuits~right out the pan!
this is such a fun unique biscuit! i love it on the side of that soup.
teresa recently posted..Salmon with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Perfect biscuits and so glad you were chosen to participate in the cookbook review. I am slowly getting back into things.
Penny recently posted..The Long Road Back
they look amazing! I can imagine warm from the oven with a pat of butter, yum!
vianney recently posted..Joy the Baker’s Mini Chamomile Cake with Honey Frosting
These really sound delicious and made into a sandwich…yum! The cookbook sounds great.
Raina recently posted..Homemade Granola Bars
Oh my, does that look good! Rainy and raw today, a perfect day for soup and a biscuit!
Your pics are just fabulous, Cathy!
Kathleen recently posted..You Oughta Be In Pictures! & Donuts
i made the biscuits too! i love all your versions of them. to be honest…i just couldn’t get passed the just out of the oven phase
i am going to make another batch because i want to use them for shortcake…i think they would be delicious for that….even with the goat cheese 
christy recently posted..Whole Wheat Honey & Goat Cheese Drop Biscuits {Joy the Baker}
Oh, Cathy, these sound wonderful.
They would be great with so many dishes….my daughter will love them!
Kate recently posted..Brenda’s Incredible Blueberry Muffins
I like the idea of making mini sandwiches. Can’t wait for next week’s posts.
Michelle recently posted.."EB Mine" Brunch from Eggland’s Best & a Giveaway
Well don’t the “right” biscuits look wonderful. Especially with that soup!
Lea Ann recently posted..Cheddar, Chive and Jalapeno Biscuits, Joy the Baker Cookbook
Wholewheat, honey and goat cheese is a fantastic combination – what a great recipe! They look and sound delicious, and really this is all you need to accompany a bowl of soup for a comfy lunch or dinner.
Jamie recently posted..CHOCOLATE CHIP PECAN BUTTER HORNS
The biscuits look fabulous! Even better paired with the soup. Fantastic combination.
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook recently posted..Some Favorites for Cinco De Mayo
A warm, flaky biscuit is irresistible! I’m not sure what I want to make first – split pea soup or the biscuits
Susan recently posted..Lemon Tart with Chocolate Almond Crust
I have heard so much about this cookbook, every recipe I see from it looks awesome!
Rhonda (@diningalone) recently posted..Chili Chicken Pita
I’ve got all those things except the goat cheese. They look great!
YUM…anything with goat-cheese sounds outstanding. Thanks for a great new recipe.
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