How do layer biscuits get the layers?

Answer 1

By kneading.

You flatten the dough out, and fold it. Then flatten, then fold, over and over, each time doubling the number of layers.

That's why drop biscuits don't have them -- you don't knead, but spoon them out.

Edit: Afterthought -- I'm from the US; if you're English, then 'biscuit' means a whole nother thing to you than to me (we call them 'cookies').

Answer 2

It has to do with the Air within the dough and in part how they are packaged. Love, The Pillsbury doughboy.

Answer 3

i'm not sure but i love flakey biscuits. hmmmmmmmmmmmm.