Biscuit Making with Alton Brown (Food Network)

What type of flour does the author prefer to use?

• Self-rising flour

• All-purpose flour

• Soft winter wheat flour

• Cake flour

What is the purpose of adding baking powder and baking soda?

• To add flavor to the biscuits

• To make the biscuits rise

• To make the biscuits crispy

• To add color to the biscuits

What is the function of salt in biscuit making?

• To add flavor to the biscuits

• To make the biscuits rise

• To make the biscuits crispy

• To add color to the biscuits

What is the purpose of using buttermilk in the recipe?

• To add flavor to the biscuits

• To make the biscuits rise

• To make the biscuits crispy

• To add moisture to the biscuits

What is the reason for gently working the dough?

• To make the biscuits rise evenly

• To make the biscuits flaky

• To make the biscuits chewy

• To make the biscuits dense

What is the purpose of putting the biscuits shoulder to shoulder on the pan?

• To make the biscuits rise evenly

• To make the biscuits flaky

• To make the biscuits chewy

• To make the biscuits dense

Why is it important to push down in the middle of the biscuit before baking?

• To make the biscuits rise evenly

• To make the biscuits flaky

• To make the biscuits chewy

• To make the biscuits dense

What is the recommended temperature for baking the biscuits?

• 200 degrees Fahrenheit

• 300 degrees Fahrenheit

• 400 degrees Fahrenheit

• 500 degrees Fahrenheit

How long should the biscuits be baked?

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 25 minutes

What is the desired color of the biscuits when they are done?

• Pale white

• Light golden

• Dark brown

• Black