: to put or keep (a person or animal) in an enclosed area : to prevent (someone or something) from moving beyond a particular area â usually used as (be) penned in/up. 1  Several dogs were penned up [=penned] behind the house. 2  The men were penned up [=trapped] on the ship for months.
Pssstâ¦ Hereâs another great thing about freezing biscuits: bake only as many as you need. Looking for 3 or 4 biscuits for your empty-nester dinner? Youâve got âem. Bake the biscuits for 8 minutes in a preheated 475Â°F oven. Theyâll look half-baked; thatâs OK.
Ready In. 1  Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). 2  In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. 3  Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 6 or 8 times so the dough holds together. 4  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bottoms are golden. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 6 or 8 times so the dough holds together. 2  Pat the dough out to about 3/4 inch thickness, and cut into circles with a biscuit cutter or drinking glass. 3  Place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet.