Dear chef, do you have any tips for making homemade biscuits?

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Question

Dear chef, do you have any tips for making homemade biscuits? I can’t seem to get them quite right. Though they’re progressing from the clay-discs I originally concocted, I still don’t think they’re quite there.

Answer

“These are some of the key steps we tell our new employees about making the perfect biscuit. We also watch them for about a week or so to truly learn the technique.

1. Always start with great ingredients. We use local buttermilk. Always use buttermilk.

2. Measuring exactly is key.

3. Roll or press the dough, and do not overwork it. Otherwise, it will not rise properly. 

4. Handle the dough as little as possible. 

5. Preheat the oven before baking.” 

– Chef Chris Carge, Nectar Farm Kitchen