Cream Biscuits

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cream Biscuits
45 min.
12
329kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family and friends with a delightful treat that's easy to make yet incredibly satisfying, look no further than these Cream Biscuits! With a heavenly texture that’s both flaky and tender, these golden-brown biscuits are perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy brunch, a holiday feast, or simply a comforting dessert after dinner.

The secret to their deliciousness lies in the rich, creamy goodness that comes from using heavy cream, which not only enriches the dough but also ensures that each bite melts in your mouth. Plus, the combination of baking powder and cold butter promises a lovely rise, creating those irresistible layers that every biscuit lover craves. Whether you enjoy them plain or topped with your choice of gravies or jams, these biscuits offer a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 cup butter chilled cubed (1 stick)
  • cups flour all-purpose plus more
  • 1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream plus more for brushing ()
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Whisk 4 cups flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Add butter; blend with your fingers until pea-size pieces form.
  4. Add 1 1/2 cups cream; stir until dough forms, adding more cream by tablespoonfuls if dry.
  5. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; roll to 3/4" thickness. Using biscuit cutter, cut into rounds. Repeat until all dough is used.
  6. Transfer biscuits to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush tops with cream and transfer to oven.
  8. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
  9. Serve warm with Tomato and Crawfish gravies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories329kcal
Protein6.33%
Fat51.25%
Carbs42.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.92
Glycemic Load
24.78
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.8860870068488%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:329.13kcal
16.46%
Fat:18.83g
28.96%
Saturated Fat:11.77g
73.55%
Carbohydrates:35.05g
11.68%
Net Carbohydrates:33.93g
12.34%
Sugar:2.98g
3.31%
Cholesterol:53.95mg
17.98%
Sodium:810.07mg
35.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.23g
10.46%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.23%
Selenium:15.13µg
21.61%
Folate:77.72µg
19.43%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.61%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.31%
Vitamin A:673.69IU
13.47%
Vitamin B3:2.48mg
12.42%
Iron:2.14mg
11.87%
Calcium:116.68mg
11.67%
Phosphorus:97.39mg
9.74%
Fiber:1.13g
4.51%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.45%
Copper:0.06mg
3.2%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.17%
Magnesium:11.86mg
2.96%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.69%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.49%
Potassium:75.58mg
2.16%
Vitamin K:1.74µg
1.66%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.45%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious