| Cream Biscuits 2 cups flour (cake flour or all purpose) 1 T baking powder 1 T sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus some for brushing the tops of the biscuits Preheat oven to 450. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into a bowl. Add heavy cream to make a light dough. On a lightly floured surface knead the dough gently 6 times. Pat or roll 1/2 inch thick. Cut into rounds with a floured cutter 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Place on baking sheet. Brush with cream. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until light and brown. |
