27 minutes
A simple and delicious cream biscuit recipe that creates tender, flaky biscuits perfect for any occasion.
All Purpose Flour, none
cups
Granulated Sugar, none
teaspoons
Baking Powder, none
teaspoons
Salt, none
teaspoons
Unsalted Butter, cold, cut into small pieces
tablespoons
Heavy Cream, none
cups
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure even baking and a golden color.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Stir these dry ingredients together until well mixed.
3. Add Butter
Work in the cold butter into the flour mixture using fingers or a pastry blender until it's the size of small peas, creating flaky layers in the biscuits.
4. Add Heavy Cream
Pour in the heavy cream, reserving 1 tablespoon for later, and stir with a fork until the dough just comes together.
5. Knead and Cut Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured board, gently knead a couple of times, roll out to about ¾ inch thick, and cut into 1½-inch circles or squares.
6. Prepare for Baking
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with the reserved heavy cream.
7. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 17 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
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