Whole-Wheat Biscuits

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   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

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   Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixting bowl.

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   Cut in the oil with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   Using a fork, stir in just enough of the milk so that the dry ingredients are moistened and the dough comes together.

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   (Too much milk will make the dough sticky; too little will make the biscuits dry.) Gather the dough in a ball and turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface.

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   Knead it gently 20 to 25 times.

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   Then smooth it into a ball.

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   Roll or pat the dough into a 1/2-inch thick round and cut it with a floured 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass.

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   Push the center straight down into the dough without twisting it.

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    Reroll and recut the scraps of dough.

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    Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet about an inch apart for crusty sides or touching for soft sides.

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    Bake on the center shelf of the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned.

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    Do not overbake.

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    Serve hot or warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.