Cream Biscuits
Out of butter? No problem, you can still make sky-high flakey biscuits. This recipe for small batch cream biscuits is easy to customize to your liking.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 326kcal
- 2 cup all-purpose flour (260 g)
- 1 Tbsp baking powder *
- 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cup cold heavy cream *(285 g), plus addition for brushing tops
- turbinado sugar, optional for topping
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or reusable silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Pour in half of cold cream into dry mixture.
Use a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon to stir mixture together. Pour remaining cream. Stir together until a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to over-mix.
Dump shaggy dough onto a clean counter top or work surface. Gently knead dough together and pat into a rectangle about ¾-inch thick.NOTE: Be careful not to overwork the dough. Too much mixing and kneading will create too much gluten. This will result in a tough, dense biscuit. Punch out rounds using a well-floured 2½-inch round cutter. Put scraps together and pat until ¾-inch thick. Punch out additional rounds. Discard any scraps after the second go.
Place rounds on preparing baking sheet. Brush tops of dough with additional cream. If desired, sprinkle turbinado sugar or granulated sugar on top for extra crunch and sweetness.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until biscuits have puffed up and the exterior is golden brown. Rotate baking sheet midway through baking to ensure even cooking.
Serve immediately! These cream biscuits are best enjoyed warm, fresh from the oven.
Ingredients:
*Baking Powder: These cream biscuits rely heavily on baking powder for leavening. It is VITAL to use active baking powder.
- To test if baking powder is active, spoon about 1/2 teaspoon into a medium bowl. Immediately pour about 1/4 cup boiling water (or very hot water) on top. It should bubble and fizz immediately.
*Use cold heavy cream, straight from the fridge.
Customizations:
- Add 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup of shredded cheese of choice. Tastes great with cheddar, pepper jack, or gouda.
- Add up to 2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper, lightly toasted caraway seeds, or bagel seasoning mix
- Add 2 tablespoons bacon fat to add rich savory flavor
Calories: 326kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 56mg, Sodium: 614mg, Potassium: 92mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 730IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 157mg, Iron: 2mg