The Strategy
For biscuits that rise up high enough to reach the heavens, you've got to treat your butter with a gentle touch. Leaving little pea-sized crumbs of cold fat in the flour is the secret to creating those beautiful, flaky layers we all love. When you press your cutter into the dough, make sure you go straight down and don't twist it, or you'll seal those edges tight.
Technique Summary
True Southern biscuits rely on ice-cold butter and a tender touch to rise up into tall, flaky layers. Keeping your hands cool and your cutter straight ensures the edges stay open for a proud, beautiful rise.
Chef’s Checkpoints