27 minutes
Rich and flaky biscuits made with cold butter and heavy cream, perfect for a dreamy breakfast or snack.
cups
teaspoons
Sugar, optional
teaspoons
teaspoons
Unsalted Butter, cut into small pieces
0.25 sticks
cups
1. Preheat Oven
First, preheat your oven to 400°F to get it warmed up and ready for baking.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, 4 teaspoons of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Stir these dry ingredients together until they are well mixed.
3. Add Butter
Take 6 tablespoons of cold butter, cut into small pieces, and add them to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry blender, gently work the butter into the flour until the pieces are about the size of small peas.
4. Add Heavy Cream
Measure out 0.75 cup of heavy cream, but set aside 1 tablespoon for later. Pour the remaining heavy cream into the flour and butter mixture. Use a fork to stir everything together until just combined.
5. Knead and Roll Dough
Lightly knead the dough a couple of times in the bowl to bring everything together. Then, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and gently roll it out to a thickness of about 0.75 inch.
6. Cut Biscuits
Using a cookie cutter or a knife, cut the dough into eight 1.5-inch circles or squares. If necessary, you can gather the scraps and reroll them to cut out more biscuits.
7. Brush with Cream
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are spaced slightly apart. Brush the tops with the reserved 1 tablespoon of heavy cream to give them a lovely golden finish.
8. Bake Biscuits
Bake the biscuits in your preheated oven for 17 minutes, or until they are fully cooked and lightly golden on top. Serve warm, and enjoy the buttery, creamy goodness of these dream biscuits.
Incorporate 1/2 cup of cooked, crumbled bacon and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the dough for a savory, meaty twist that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Replace the cream in the recipe with buttermilk to add a tangy flavor and tender crumb to the biscuits. The acidity of buttermilk will also react with the leavening agents to create an even lighter texture.
Substitute the milk or cream with buttermilk for a tangier flavor and tender crumb. This variation is often preferred in Southern-style biscuits.
Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add them to the melted butter that you brush on top of the biscuits before baking. This will create a fragrant, garlicky crust that's irresistible right out of the oven.
Mix in 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese (or any other preferred cheese) into the dry ingredients before adding the wet ingredients. Ideal for pairing with chili or stews.
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