Play dough is great, but nothing beats the real thing--it's got all that same kneadable, rollable, shapeable fun, with the added promise of a fresh-baked treat. Your toddler will love to help make this wholesome baking mix, and by always keeping some on hand, you can have delicious biscuits at the drop of a bib.

Ingredients

• BASIC MIX
• 3 cups white flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons baking powder

• 1 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
• HOMEMADE BISCUITS
• 2 cups mix (above)
• 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk

Instructions

1. Mix: Have your child whisk the dry ingredients in a large bowl (older children can help measure) and then use a pastry cutter or fork to blend in the butter until the mixture looks uniformly crumbly. Scoop it into a large jar or a gallon-size ziplock bag and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

2. Biscuits: In a large bowl, stir together the mix and the milk until a dough forms. Knead it a few times. (Or put the ingredients in a gallon-size ziplock bag, shake it well, then place it on the counter and let your toddler mix the dough with her fingertips and palms.) Pat or roll it out, about 1/2 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to punch out the biscuits, then place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Makes approximately ten 2-inch biscuits.

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