Here are some helpful solutions for the common causes:
Baking Article Category
Baking Article Type
Common Issues
Baking Article Accordion
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SOLUTION
For a soft and fluffy biscuit, scone or shortcake, fat pieces should be the size of coarse crumbs (Think of cake or muffin crumbs, not dried bread crumbs). Learn more about Fats in Baking.
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Fat pieces too large
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SOLUTION
Arrange unbaked biscuits, scones or shortcakes closer together (they can almost touch) on the cookie sheet before baking. Or, bake them in metal baking pans with 1-1/2-inch or higher sides.
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Too much air circulation; crust overbakes and dries out too much
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Quakeroats
