Cheddar Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 425F Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in medium bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
4. 4
   Add 1 1/4 cups cream and stir with wooden spoon until dough forms, about 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Transfer dough from bowl to countertop, leaving dry, floury bits in bowl.
6. 6
   In 1-tablespoon increments, add up to 1/4 cup cream to dry bits in bowl, mixing with wooden spoon after each addition, until moistenend.
7. 7
   Add moistened bits to rest of dough and knead by hand just until smooth, about 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Pat dough into 8-inch circle, cut into wedges, and place on prepared baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake until just beginning to brown, 7-9 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove baking sheet from oven, sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons remaining on each biscuit, and return to oven, rotating baking sheet from front to back.
11. 11
    Bake until golden brown and cheese topping has melted.
12. 12
    7-9 minutes.
13. 13
    Serve warm.