Lunch: Whole Wheat Sesame Biscuits

We blended whole wheat flour with toasted sesame seeds to make these light golden rounds.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Whole Wheat Sesame Biscuits

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. margarine or butter
3/4 c. milk

Instructions

In small skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease large cookie sheet. In large bowl, mix flours, baking powder, salt, and 5 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds. With pastry blender or two knives used scissor-fashion, cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, stirring just until mixture forms soft dough that leaves side of bowl.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 strokes to mix thoroughly. With floured rolling pin, roll dough 1/2 inch thick.
With floured 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits. Place biscuits, about 2 inches apart, on cookie sheet.
Press trimmings together; roll and cut as above. Brush tops of biscuits with remaining 1 tablespoon milk; sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame seeds. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.

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