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A chef shares his tips on how to make easy — and delicious — biscuits for the holidays
A chef shares his tips on how to make easy — and delicious — biscuits for the holidays
Lauren EdmondsDec 11, 2021, 19:49 IST
Chef Chris Scott owns the popular Manhattan restaurant Butterfunk Biscuit Co.Keiko Iwabuchi/Getty Images
Chris Scott is the co-founder of Butterfunk Biscuit Co., a "Top Chef" finalist, and a contestant on Oprah Winfrey Network's "The Great Soul Food Cook-Off."
Scott spoke to Insider and shared his tips for making the perfect biscuits this holiday season.
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Few things taste better than freshly made biscuits during the holiday season, and a New York chef shared his best tips for making the most delicious batch.
Chef Chris Scott is a co-founder of the New York City restaurant, Butterfunk Biscuit Co.Courtesy of Chris Scott
Make sure to cut the dough with a clean, sharp edge that won't hinder it from rising properly.
Chef Chris Scott advised bakers to be careful when using a biscuit cutter to ensure the edges don't seal.Rudisill/Getty Images
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Scott emphasized that all-purpose flour is great for everyday use, but bakers can upgrade biscuit recipes by using flour with less protein.
Low-protein flours typically stay between 5% to 10%.Yulia Naumenko/Getty Images
Regular chilled butter will get the job done, but Crisco and cold lard can help biscuits sop up heavy gravy, and hold heavier foods.
Ingredients like Crisco can help biscuits handle heavy foods and gravy.LauriPatterson/Getty Images
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It's a common mistake for bakers to overwork the dough during the lamination process, so Scott told Insider he sticks to 3 folds.
Many biscuit and baked good recipes call for people to laminate the dough with butter.Mint Images/Getty Images
Elevate biscuit recipes with easy add-ins like cheese and different glazes.
Bakers can use tasty add-ins like cheese and scallions to add a boost of flavor.Royalty-free/Getty Images