Light and Tender Cream Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Directions

1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Pour in the heavy cream, then use a wooden spoon to stir softly until the dry mixture is just dampened. Tip the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. With your hands, fold it 1 or 2 times, just until it holds together, then pat it into an even 1/2-inch thickness. Cut biscuits with a 2-inch round cookie-cutter, placing the cuts as close together as you can. Bring the scraps together, pat them down, and cut additional biscuits. Throw away any scraps left after that.
2. Bake the biscuits in a 400 degrees F oven until they puff and turn golden, about 12-15 minutes. Cool them just a bit, then serve warm.