This recipe calls for all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, shortening, and milk. The dough is kneaded five to seven times, ...

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What appears in my column is determined by what I see at the market, the grocery store or what I’m hungry for. Last week, my niece Missy Zaunbrecher sent me 2 quarts of her delicious canned figs. To ...

In most aspects of life, being flaky has a negative connotation. No one wants to be that flaky friend—come on, commit to the plans you made. Dare I even mention flaky skin or flaky hair? Ugh, I'm ...

Perfectly flaky, light and tender biscuits might be the holy grail of Southern baking. Heritage recipes abound and there’s no lack of opinions on the best method and the right ingredients. Now Erika ...

Homemade biscuits are a revelation. Some cooks seem intimidated by the process, but they're really quite easy to make. And yes, I'm a longtime food editor, so of course I'm going to say that, but it's ...