Cream Biscuits

yield 8 biscuits time estimate 15 minutes

Just five ingredients, one bowl, and fifteen minutes start to finish.

ingredient amount procedure
Preheat oven to 425°F
All-purpose flour 10 ounces (2 cups)
Baking powder 1 tablespoon
Kosher salt ¾ teaspoon
Combine dry ingredients
Unsalted butter, melted, divided 4 tablespoons
Heavy cream 1 ½ cups
Add butter and cream
Knead and roll dough Cut out biscuits Brush with butter Bake for 15 minutes Cool and serve
  1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Place the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and the cream and stir with a wooden spoon until a soft dough comes together.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until it forms a cohesive ball. With a rolling pin, roll it into an approximate 8-inch square, ½ inch thick.
  5. Use a 3-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart. Gather up the scraps, reroll, and cut out more biscuits (you should end up with 8).
  6. Brush the top of the biscuits with the remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  7. Bake until the biscuits are golden brown and well risen, about 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
  8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, and serve.
Cream Scones: Add 3 tablespoons sugar to the dry ingredients. Fold in ½ cup currants or raisins if desired.