Why knead biscuits

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Instructions Preheat oven to degrees. Grate the butter and dump it into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gradually stir in milk — seriously, don't dump all the milk in at once! Knead just a few times by folding the dough over onto itself. Cut into circles. Press any remaining pieces together don't knead again and cut biscuits again. It's okay if the edges touch. Tried this recipe? Mention barefeetkitchen or tag barefeetkitchen!

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Some cats, according to cat behavior site Catster , retract their claws when they knead, while others go full-on talons out. Sometimes, making biscuits could be an extension of a really good stretch. Watch your cat the next time she does a big downward dog, yoga-style stretch. This Will Be the Amazon Coat of Does Hand Sanitizer Work? Sometimes, the behavior can become a compulsion in cats who are ill, have problems with cognition due to old age , or have anxiety.

If the kneading becomes chronic, call us for an examination to ensure your kitty is in good health. In an effort to win your love, those adoration pats turn into claw marks. If your cat likes to knead, you can visibly see it on fabrics, including your clothing. Distract your furry one with a fun feather wand or catnip mouse.

Felines also make biscuits to mark their scent on objects, much like their ancestors would have done in the wild. Finally, before going into heat, female cats may signal this by lying on their side and kneading the air. The opposite is also true: Pankratz adds that while many cats knead as kittens, not all cats continue kneading into adulthood.

But you may want to watch out for where your cat is kneading: Some research suggests kneading is helpful for cats to maintain their claws and paws.