Quick Cream Biscuits
Tender, light and fluffy cream biscuits that are so simple they'll have you coming back for more.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 12 min
- Yield
- 9 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 2 cup all purpose flour (*see recipe note for self-rising flour substitute )
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (plus more for sprinkling on top)
- 1+1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing on top of the biscuits)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, and granulated sugar.
- 3
Add the heavy cream and mix until just combined.
- 4
Pour the biscuit mixture out on a lightly floured counter and knead two to three times until the dough comes together.
- 5
Shape into a thick (about 1- 1 ½ inches thick) square or rectangle and cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter, bench knife or sharp knife. Cut quickly and don’t turn the biscuit cutter if using or it will not rise as much.
- 6
Place biscuits on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- 7
Top with melted butter and a sprinkling of granulated sugar if desired.
- 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes until a little golden on the edges.
- 9
Serve hot from the oven with fresh jam and whipped cream. Enjoy!