Quick and Easy Cream Biscuits

x 1

SO good! AND, they keep nicely (most baking powder biscuits do not)

Do not let un-baked biscuits sit out for a length of time before baking. They will ‘slump’.
Baking
Bread
Comfort Food

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour plus extra for the counter
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp table salt
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Preparation

  1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
  4. Stir in the cream with a wooden spoon until dough forms, about 30 seconds.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and gather into a ball.
  6. Knead the dough briefly until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  7. Shape the dough into a 3/4-inch-thick circle.
  8. Cut biscuits into rounds or wedges.
  9. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet half-way through baking.