.@Food52Hotline trying to get biscuits to brown on top. Raise temp or lower temp & increase cooking time?

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.@Food52Hotline trying to get biscuits to brown on top. Raise temp or lower temp &amp;amp; increase cooking time?

mickle · Answer

I have never used salt to brown a biscuit just for a little extra flavoring. Browning agents are either the egg wash as I mentioned above OR brush tops with a little melted butter.  Do not extend the baking time or temperature as this will effect the quality of the biscuits texture.

mrathmel · Answer

Thank you. Will give it a try.

mrathmel · Answer

Thanks! Only considered lowering temp to be able to leave in longer. Will try the salt.

LeBec F. · Answer

Brush them with either a beaten egg, w/ salt , or cream, w/ salt. The Salt is what browns them.  When you want a browner crust on anything, casserole or baked good, RAISING the heat will do it, not lowering the heat.

mickle · Answer

Brush tops with a little beaten egg wash (beat an egg with a little water)

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