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spelt flour biscuits in a cast iron skillet

Homemade Spelt Flour Biscuits Like Grandma Made

Warm, tender spelt flour biscuits made the old-fashioned way: simple, flaky, and perfect for any table.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spelt flour biscuits, spelt flour recipes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 2084kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups spelt flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust if using unsalted butter
  • 8 tablespoons cold butter or lard
  • ½ cup cold buttermilk
  • ¼ –½ cup water as needed OR You can also use all milk instead of water if you prefer.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt
  • Cut in cold butter until crumbly
  • Add buttermilk and a bit of water or milk, whichever you choose
  • Mix gently—don’t overwork
  • Let the biscuit dough rest 10 minutes
  • Shape using your preferred method
  • Place in a greased cast iron skillet
  • Bake 20 minutes or until golden

Notes

Tips for Soft and Flaky Spelt Flour Biscuits

If you remember nothing else, keep these in mind:
  • Keep ingredients cold: especially your butter
  • Don’t overmix: less handling means softer biscuits
  • Use just enough flour: too much dries them out
  • Let the dough rest: this step matters more with spelt flour than other types of flour
These small tips make all the difference.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Spelt Flour Biscuits Like Grandma Made
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
2084
Calories from Fat 945
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
105
g
162
%
Saturated Fat
 
60
g
375
%
Trans Fat
 
4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
25
g
Cholesterol
 
254
mg
85
%
Sodium
 
3291
mg
143
%
Potassium
 
192
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
229
g
76
%
Fiber
 
40
g
167
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
 
2997
IU
60
%
Calcium
 
871
mg
87
%
Iron
 
16
mg
89
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.