Cream Biscuits
Why I Love This Recipe
Cooks Illustrated
Yummy good.
Ingredients You'll Need
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour , plus extra for the counter
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Directions
Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl.
Stir in the cream with a wooden spoon until dough forms, about 30 seconds.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter and gather into a ball.
Knead the dough briefly until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Shape the dough into a 3/4-inch-thick circle.
Cut biscuits into rounds or wedges.
Place rounds or wedges on parchment-lined baking sheet.
(The baking sheet can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 hours.)
Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking.
