SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE CREAM BISCUITS
 
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I adapted this recipe from one published in the November, 2002 issue of Martha Stewart Living Magazine. It is simply irresistible and easy to make. Makes about 12, 2" biscuits.
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and gently stir with a fork until combined. Do not over mix.
  4. Using your hands, gather the dough into a ball. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface.
  6. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a circle about 1¼ inch thick.
  7. Using a 2¼ inch biscuit cutter, cut out rounds.
  8. Gather together the scraps, roll them out again and cut out more biscuits.
  9. Place biscuits nestled closely together on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet.
  10. Bake until golden brown on top, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter.
  12. Serve warm.
Notes
Handle the dough gently. Over mixed dough will produce tough biscuits. Follow my step-by-step instructions on the blog for perfect biscuits.
Recipe by After Orange County at http://afterorangecounty.com/2013/11/25/simply-irresistable-cream-biscuits/