: 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.
Whether you refrigerate, freeze or immediately bake biscuit dough, a few tips can improve the taste and texture of your biscuits. Use a soft white flour that's low in protein, such as cake flour or pastry flour. Replace your baking powder every six to 12 months so it's fresh.