Ingredients

If you're not used to whole wheat, make this recipe first with white flour and then gradually increase the ratio of white flour to whole wheat flour each time you make it.

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup germinated wheat, chopped
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 to 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

Mix together flour, salt, sugar, baking soda and baking powder in a medium bowl. Cut germinated wheat and shortening into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. Add buttermilk to mixture a little at a time until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead (no more than 10 times). Pat or roll out to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with 2-inch cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.