Here are the basic preparation instructions for making biscuits, but be sure to watch the video to learn everything you need to know:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (use pastry blender or two knives). Add milk and slightly beaten egg and stir until just combined. (The texture should be sticky, moist and lumpy.)
- Place mixture on a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough gently until it comes together and is a smooth dough.
- Roll out dough to about a 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness. Cut out biscuits with a round cookie cutter. Place on parchment lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the beaten egg and milk and bake for about 10 – 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the biscuit comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack. Serve warm with butter.
Now watch and listen carefully as Stephanie demonstrates exactly how to make perfect Biscuits, Scones and Shortcake in the video, below.
Once you’ve learned all of the tricks and the technique for making perfect biscuits, try other delicious biscuit variations such as tasty Spinach & Blue Cheese Biscuits!
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Source: Stephanie Jaworski