Whipping Cream Biscuits

Whipping Cream Biscuits

from juliassimplysouthern.com
Dinner
17 min
142 kcal / serving

Light, airy, and slightly sweet whipping cream biscuits are the perfect bread option for holiday meals.

Ingredients

  • 2 call purpose flour
  • 1tbs plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ tspsalt
  • 1tbs granulated sugar
  • 4tbs butter (chilled and cut into cubes)
  • 1 cplus 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C)

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl; combine the four, baking powder, salt and sugar together.

  3. 3

    Next, cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender until crumbly.

  4. 4

    Next, add the heavy whipping cream to the flour mixture, stirring just until combined.

  5. 5

    Lightly flour your work surface and turn the dough out.

  6. 6

    Use your hands to press out the dough to about ½ inch thickness; fold into thirds then press out again; repeat folding once more then press the dough for cutting.

  7. 7

    Use a biscuit cutter, pressing straight down (do not twist) to cut each biscuit. Place the biscuits on a parchment lined baking sheet.

  8. 8

    Bake 12-15 minutes until light golden brown on top.

  9. 9

    Brush the tops with melted butter if desired.