Baking Powder Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
3. 3
   Put flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl, and whisk to mix.
4. 4
   Using fingers or 2 forks, quickly work butter into flour until it is the texture of oatmeal with some larger lumps remaining.
5. 5
   Make a well in center of flour, and pour in cream.
6. 6
   Stir just until blended.
7. 7
   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly but strongly, for 6 or 7 strokes.
8. 8
   Roll out dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
9. 9
   Using a floured fork, prick surface of dough all over at 1-inch intervals, taking care that fork goes through dough.
10. 10
    Using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, stamp out dough.
11. 11
    Place biscuits close together on baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake in center of oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until biscuits are crusty and are a rich golden brown.
13. 13
    Remove from oven, and serve.