[RobinOfKingston]

Remember, when you are cutting a biscuit using a biscuit cutter, dip the cutter in flour before cutting and NEVER twist the cutter on the dough.

As someone who has recently been thrust into the role of head (only) cook, can I ask why not "twist the cutter on the dough?"

[Cowgirl of Justice]

Twisting the biscuit cutter seals the edge which will not allow the biscuit to rise properly, it kind of pinches the dough. A straight up and down motion with a biscuit cutter dipped in flout allows it to rise while baking.