Best way to make multiple DVD

In the past to make multiple DVD's, I just open Encore and burn a Disk and click to do X amount of copies.  Is this the best way to do it?  Or it is better if I make a file or master dvd and make copies that way?

I use either the multiple disc setting in Encore, or Ann's method, except that I use the great, free utility, ImgBurn. I can also launch multiple copies of it, and use both burners on my system, if necessary.
Not sure that I can think of any +'s or -'s to either.
In a few instances, I have had to use the "master" method, but try to cover the bases earlier on in the process.
Good luck,
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