After the last fold, and if time allows, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. Otherwise, cut the remaining dough into squares and place 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter.
Bake at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a rack before serving – if you can wait that long.
Tips to remember:
• A buttermilk substitute can be made by adding one teaspoon vinegar to one and a half cups regular milk and letting it stand for a few minutes.
• Handle the dough lightly – don’t overwork it.
• Freeze the butter. It makes it easier to grate and distribute it throughout the dough.
• For the very best results, your bowl and other utensils should be cold.
• Rolling and folding the dough 5 times produces the flaky layers – again, don’t get too heavy handed.
• Shaping the dough into a square and cutting it into squares avoids waste and rerolling (and overworking) the scraps.
• If time allows, let the dough rest for 30 minutes wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge before you cut into squares. This helps them rise tall in the oven without slumping or sliding.
Makes about a dozen biscuits.
About the Author
A native of Texas, Marc Cameron has spent over twenty-nine years in law enforcement. His assignments have taken him from rural Alaska to Manhattan, from Canada to Mexico and points in between. A second degree black belt in jujitsu, he often teaches defensive tactics to other law enforcement agencies and civilian groups. Cameron presently lives in Alaska with his wife and his BMW motorcycle.
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First published in the United States in 2021 by Kensington Books
This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by Canelo
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