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(basic) Cream Biscuits

The perfect base recipe for savory or sweet biscuits.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Oven Time: 15 mins
Servings: 12 biscuits

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp granulated sugar
  • 3¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup yogurt
  • 8 tbsp butter - 6 tbsp chilled for dough, 2 tbsp melted for topping

METHOD

  • Preheat oven to 475°F Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the heavy cream and yogurt to soft peaks. Set aside
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Cut 6 tbsp butter into ¼ inch cubes and toss into the flour mixture.
  • Using your hands, rub butter into the flour mixture. The texture will be like damp sand.
  • Fold the whipped cream and yogurt mixture into the butter-flour mixture. Continue until no dry flour remains.
  • Knead the dough to a shaggy consistency.
  • Place dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into thirds.
  • Form each third into squares that are about ¾ inch thick.
  • Cut each square into 4 pieces and place onto the parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter and brush onto tops of biscuits.
  • Place baking sheets in oven and reduce temperature to 425° F.
  • Rotate pans halfway through baking time.
  • Bake until the biscuits are golden brown on top and bottom, about 15-18 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.