Vent: My grandma's biscuit recipe never worked until I watched her in Memphis

I realized I was over-mixing the dough after seeing her use a light touch for just 15 seconds. Anyone have a trick for keeping your hands cold while you work?

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holly_green828h ago

Oh man, that's the secret right there! I keep a big bowl of ice water next to me and dunk my hands for a few seconds before I start. It really helps keep the butter from melting into the flour. What other recipes have you tried this with?

dakotacraig5h agoTop Commenter

Wait you actually dunk your hands in ice water? That sounds like a special kind of kitchen torture. I just use a fork like a normal person.