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How many of the homemade biscuits does the recipe make?

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I wound up with 18 homemade biscuits.

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What can I use as a substitute for a baking sheet?

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I have used square and round pie/cake pans without any issues.

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Can a microwave be used for this?

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No.

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Can I bake biscuits on the stove?

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Yes. Use a heavy skillet with a lid, like Lodge makes. Heat the pan then turn down very low add biscuits, then put on hot lid. Takes a little getting used to, but it will make the best biscuits ever, nice and moist. Just take your time and do not overheat the pan or they will burn.

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Could I use an overturned cup?

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Absolutely, just be sure to put flour around the rim of the cup so it doesn't stick to the dough.

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What does it mean by: "cut in shortening until mixture resembles small peas"?

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When you add the shortening, you will want to cut it into small pieces first. As you work the mixture, everything will start to clump together and turn crumbly. The crumbs will be about the size of small peas, and there will be little to no loose flour left.

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I presently don't have an oven, but there's a microwave and a toaster oven. Can I use either of these to bake bread and biscuits?

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Yes, you can use the toaster oven for baking. The microwave will not give you good results at all.

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If I don't have unsalted butter, can I use regular butter?

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Yes. Salted butter will work perfectly. You might want to skip adding any additional salt to the mix, though.

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Do I have to use milk for this?

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Yes but you can substitute the milk for a milk alternative such as coconut, almond or soya if you wish.

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How do I eliminate the milk from homemade biscuits?

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Use a milk substitute. Coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk or rice milk are all possible alternatives.

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Can I use regular milk to make the biscuits?

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Yes! Any milk will do or if you're vegan, rice milk, soy milk, or coconut milk will work beautifully.

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Can I use butter instead of vegetable oil?

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Yes, but it will change the texture. Butter gives biscuits a richer flavor and flakier texture, while oil makes them softer and more tender. Use the same amount of melted butter as the oil in the recipe. For extra flakiness, use cold, solid butter and cut it into the flour instead of melting it.

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Can I use powdered milk?

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Yes, you can use powdered milk instead of regular milk. Just make sure to add the correct amount of water based on the package instructions.

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