How Do You Make Homemade Layered Biscuits?
This recipe for homemade layer biscuits will produce biscuits similar to the instant layer biscuits sold in cans. The process involves combing somewhat large pieces of cold butter into the biscuit dough. When the biscuit dough is baked, the butter will release water. This water will turn to steam, which will separate the dough into layers. As the dough bakes further, these layers will set, forming layer biscuits. This is also called “laminated dough,” as each layer is laminated by butter. It is similar to the process used to make croissants and Danish pastries. Set an oven rack in the center of your oven. Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter until the pieces of butter are the size of peas. If you don’t have a pastry cutter, you can use two butter knives, slicing the butter into the flour mixture until the pieces of butter are the correct size. Stir the
