Biscuit Basics

Traditional biscuits are

• patted or rolled out and then cut into circles with a biscuit cutter or glass

• patted or rolled out and then cut into their shape using a knife

• scooped out with a measuring cup and put onto the pan

What type(s) of fat may be used in biscuits (based on the 3 recipes)?

• butter

• shortening/crisco

• liquid vegetable oil

• cream

• none of these

What happens if you flour your work surface too heavily before you knead the biscuit dough?

• biscuits will rise too quickly and possibly burn

• biscuits may turn out dense and tough

• biscuits may have a sour taste

• biscuits will become too tender and crumble apart easily

What happens if you are too rough with the biscuit dough and/or knead it for too long?

• biscuits will rise too quickly and possibly burn

• biscuits may turn out dense and tough

• biscuits may have a sour taste

• biscuits will become too tender and crumble apart easily

Which of the following ingredients is considered "controversial" in biscuit recipes?

• cream

• salt

• sugar

• buttermilk

Which of the following ingredients/categories are found in all traditional biscuit recipes?

• fat

• flour

• baking powder or soda

• dairy

• milk

Why brush butter on the top of the dough before baking? (choose the answer that communicates the PRIMARY purpose)

• to help it rise

• to help it brown

• to add flavor

• to make it flaky

Which ingredients are usually included in biscuits in order to make them rise?

• baking powder

• baking soda

• milk

• flour

Drop biscuits are not "biscuits" in the traditional sense. Why do people make them instead of traditional biscuits?

• their superior flavor

• their superior appearance

• they are healthier/have fewer calories

• they take less time/effort to make

After cutting out the first group of biscuits, what should you do with the leftover dough?

• Form into a ball, knead 3-4 times, pat out, and cut with biscuit cutter.

• Stack the scraps and press together gently. Then cut with biscuit cutter.

• Throw them away. They are not worth baking.