Million Layer Whey Biscuits Recipe

These ultra-flaky biscuits are a smart way to use leftover yogurt whey. With buttery layers and a tender crumb, they’re simple to make and endlessly versatile—try them plain, sweet with cinnamon, or whole wheat.

9 biscuits

flaky biscuits made with yogurt whey on a plate

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 17

Additional Time 30

Total Time 1 2

Ingredients

2 cups (240 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
1-2 tablespoons sugar - (Use lesser amount for plain biscuits )12-24 gr
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
9 tablespoons (126 g) unsalted butter - 126 gr + 1 tablespoon of melted butter for brushing tops
⅔ cup (151 g) yogurt whey - (or 2/3 cup buttermilk)

Honey-Butter Glaze

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients: Add 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1-2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a food processor and pulse 3 times.
Cut in butter: Add 9 tablespoons unsalted butter in pieces and pulse until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Add whey: Pour in 2/3 cup yogurt whey and pulse just until the dough forms crumbles.
Knead and shape: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently 3–4 times into a rough square.
Roll and fold: Roll into a ½-inch thick rectangle, fold in thirds like a letter, and rotate.
Repeat folds: Roll and fold 3–4 more times to build layers.
Chill dough: Roll into a 6-inch square, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Trim and cut: Trim edges and cut into 9 squares.
Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400˚F (204˚C) for 15–17 minutes until golden brown.
Glaze (optional): Combine 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon melted butter to make honey/butter glaze. Brush over the biscuits after baking.

Notes

VARIATIONS:

Whole Wheat: Swap 1 cup of all-purpose flour for whole wheat. Brush with honey butter after baking.
100% Whole Wheat: Use 2 cups soft whole wheat pastry flour instead of all-purpose. Follow the recipe as written.
Cinnamon-Sugar: Mix 2 tsp cinnamon with 1 tbsp sugar. Sprinkle between every dough layer before folding. Before baking, brush tops with butter and sprinkle with sanding sugar or drizzle with icing after baking.