On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 20:02:40 GMT, "Vox Humana" >
wrote:

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>"Chuck" > wrote in message
>news
>> On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 23:58:30 -0700, "william6969"
>> > wrote:
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>> >Do anyone have a full proof fluffily biscuit recipe
>> >
>> My biscuit making is/was hit and miss for no reason that I could find.
>> I could make 3 batches the same, from same bag of flour, same
>> temperatures etc and one batch would be great, the other two just
>> eatable..
>>
>> If you want it to be REALY fool proof...
>>
>> I now use frozen biscuit dough and focus my efforts on the rest of the
>> meal. Try different brands... these are not the same as "canned
>> biscuit dough"
>> You cook them while still frozen, and can cook exactly as many as you
>> need. Using parchment paper is a must for the brand I use..
>> You would never suspect these were not made from scratch.
>>
>> My biggest problem with home made biscuits is timing the rest of the
>> meal to be done when the biscuits are..
>> (well.. that problem effects ALL my cooking)
>> Cold food, overdone food.. I don't see how grandma' did it all..and
>> without a measuring cup..
>> Chuck
>
>Like I said before, biscuits are mostly technique. You won't improve your
>technique by using frozen dough. If that's what you like, then so be it but
>I can't see recommending that choice for people who post on a newsgroup
>about baking.

I stand corrected... and no one should ever mention "store bought"
filo dough on here either...
>
>Biscuits take about 5 minutes to make and another 10-15 minutes to bake.
>Therefore, you start making them about 20 minutes before you want to serve
>them. While they are best if you can put them right into the oven after
>making them, with the use of double acting baking power, you can park them
>for a short time before baking them if need be.
>
I'm just jealous of those (like my grandmother) who can make them by
the look or feel of the dough as to what needs to be added.. and never
have a bad batch..
She did have the benefit or curse of having to make them almost every
day... I've never practiced that much.. Just made them till I got it
right a few times to prove I could.. then quit. I was on a strict diet
at the time..