
A historical bread from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Knead as little as possible
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Make a soft dough of sweet milk or water
Knead as little as possible
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Cut out with the usual biscuit-cutter
Bake in rather a quick oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Minimal kneading prevents gluten development, keeping the biscuits tender rather than tough and chewy. The chemical leavening from baking powder creates carbon dioxide gas that expands in the hot oven, producing light, fluffy layers. Using cold butter creates pockets of fat that turn to steam during baking, resulting in flaky texture as the steam separates the dough into delicate layers.
The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) can be whisked together and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture, then refrigerate for up to 2 days before adding the liquid and baking. Do not make the full dough ahead, as baking powder begins reacting once liquid is added.
Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze baked biscuits in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat refrigerated biscuits in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes; frozen biscuits for 12-15 minutes until warmed through and the exterior crisps slightly.
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The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, and salt) can be whisked together and stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture, then refrigerate for up to 2 days before adding the liquid and baking. Do not make the full dough ahead, as baking powder begins reacting once liquid is added.
Store cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze baked biscuits in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat refrigerated biscuits in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes; frozen biscuits for 12-15 minutes until warmed through and the exterior crisps slightly.