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Heavy Cream Biscuits

Delicious, flaky biscuits made with heavy cream for a tender crumb.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter or knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a couple of times.
  6. Roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a cookie cutter or knife.
  7. Arrange the cut biscuits onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm with jam or butter.