Special Diet Biscuits

Problem Cause RemedyThe biscuits stickto the baking trayThe baking sheet was not Use melted, unsalted (sweet) butter or oil forgreased or greased unevenly. greasing or line the sheet with bakingAlternatively, it may have been parchment.greased with salted butter.The biscuits aredry and too crispon topThe oven was too hot or thebiscuits were baked too longIf you have concerns about thetemperature of your oven, use an oventhermometer; Check biscuits a fewminutes before end of cooking timeThe biscuit hasspread out toomuch on thebaking trayThe biscuits areburnt on the basebut not cooked onthe topThe biscuits were not chilledbefore baking or the bakingsheet was over-greased whenthe biscuits were added.Too much fat has been used.Too much sugar or liquid hasbeen used. Oven too cool.There are a number ofpossible causes: baking toolow down in the oven, or attoo low a temperature; thebaking trays may be poorquality or you may have usedsalted butter for greasing.Most biscuits benefit from chillingbefore baking. Grease baking sheetsonly lightly. Always use cold baking trays.Measure all ingredients with care.Check the oven temperature andbake biscuits on the middle shelf.Avoid thin or very dark baking sheets.Butter burns at a lower temperature.so use oil for cookies baked at hightemperatures or for a long time.