What are the function of egg yolk in biscuit making?

Question

What are the function of egg yolk in biscuit making?

Answer 1

its used to bind and hold mixtures together! it basically acts like an edible glue!

Answer 2

They hold the biscuits together so they don't crumble. Otherwise, you would have baked crumbs.

Answer 3

egg yolk in biscuit dough helps to bind the dough so  it stay together,as it does when added to minced or ground meat for a loaf or cutlets but let us not forget it adds a richness & taste all it's own .

there are many yolk free recipes ,good in their own right & excellent for weight watchers & the  healt conscious .

Answer 4

Have been making biscuits for more than 30 years and have never used an egg yolk...so I'd have to say it has no function!!!

2 cups self rising flour

3 tablespoons shortening

pinch of salt

1 cup buttermilk

sift flour and salt together...add shortening and using a fork or a pastry cutter..combine till coarse and crumbly..add buttermilk...combine and pour out on floured surface...need 2 or three times....with your hands press dough out to about an 1/2 inch thick...using a biscuit cutter..cut out your biscuits and place on a non greased pan...cook in 400 degree oven for 10-12minutes!!!....if all you have is all purpose flour...add 2 tablespoons of baking powder!!!

Answer 5

It helps to make a tender dough.