-Don't get all worked up if you can't fit the biscuits in the pan perfectly. I cut one biscuit into two and formed two little biscuits. -Don't over handle the biscuits, this will make them tough. -Keep the ingredients cold. -Keep the oven HOT. This allows for a high rise on the biscuits. -I bake these on the lower third of the oven so the tops won't over brown. -You may use regular Crisco, I prefer Butter Flavor Crisco. I've found TARGET has the best price on the Crisco sticks. So easy to use when making biscuits or pies.