Melt-in-your-Mouth Cream Biscuits
Adapted from Joy of Cooking, these Melt-in-your-Mouth Cream Biscuits are now one of our favorites. I decided to try whole-wheat pastry flour for these and wow, what a difference it makes on the texture for biscuits. These are great for breakfast with jam or as a side at dinner.
Servings 16 biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour plus extra for patting out the dough
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- milk for brushing the tops (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, use a fork to whisk together the pastry flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the cream and stir to combine just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
- Pick up the dough with your hands and pat it down into one big square about ½ inch thick on a large baking sheet. Use extra flour if necessary to keep it from sticking to your hands.
- Cut the dough into 16 equal squares, and then spread them out on the baking sheet so they are all at least a couple inches apart. Brush the tops with milk if desired (for browner tops).
- Bake until a deep golden brown on the bottom, about 10 - 12 minutes. Serve warm with butter and jam or store at room temp in an air-tight container.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Melt-in-your-Mouth Cream Biscuits
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 81mg4%
Potassium 132mg4%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 275IU6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.