Apricot Sage Whole Wheat Biscuits

by Lora Wiley-Lennartz
Like everyone else, I am mulling over this year’s Thanksgiving menu. I recently bought some packaged fresh sage in Trader joe’s and inside came a little recipe card for sage biscuits.
I revamped the recipe to make it a tad bit healthier and added whole wheat flour and used a lighter fat percentage buttermilk.
Despite my efforts, these taste decadent. A perfect addition to a Thanksgiving meal or a wonderful way to start Thanksgiving day by serving them at breakfast.

Apricot Sage Whole Wheat Biscuits
 
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick butter cut into 6 pieces pieces
  • 3/4 cup of light buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves chopped
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Line two baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add 5 pieces of the butter and knead into the flour mixture using your hands until it becomes a crumb-like texture.
  • Stir in buttermilk and then add sage and apricots.
  • Using a tablespoon, form the dough into balls and arrange on the cookies sheet.
  • Melt remaining butter and brush it on the tops of the biscuits.
  • Bake until slightly golden brown on top.
  • Move to a wire rack and cool completely.

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8 comments

Lauren November 29, 2011 - 8:08 pm

Yummy yummy and I LOVE that these are drop biscuits. I really enjoy avoiding rolling anything out! I love biscuits and sage and apricots, so I'm pretty sure I'd find these delicious. Definitely going on the to-bake list.

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Mary November 15, 2011 - 3:06 pm

These sound amazing and I know my family would enjoy them. I love it when healthy and delicious marry. It doesn't happen often enough, so I treasure recipes like yours. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary

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Jill Colonna November 15, 2011 - 1:43 pm

What a wonderful idea, Lora. Apricots and sage sound a great combo. Great for breakfast or even as minis for pre-dinner drinkies… Cheers!

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faithy November 15, 2011 - 3:40 am

I love apricots!! T his looks so delicious and healthy too!

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Paula November 14, 2011 - 10:36 pm

Were I too be in New York for Thanksgiving I'd be begging for an invite to dinner…or breakfast…whenever you serve these.

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Amy November 14, 2011 - 9:27 pm

How lovely, I love the sweetness from the apricots in your recipe. The sage must adds lots of earthy flavor in the biscuits. What a perfect side for Thanksgiving. 🙂

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Faith November 14, 2011 - 8:56 pm

These biscuits are gorgeous! I love the sweet/savory flavors in there!

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Joanne November 14, 2011 - 1:30 pm

Decadent AND healthy(er) AND T-Day worthy? These sound fabulous to me! I love using herbs in unlikely places.

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