Cream Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. 3
   Pour in the cream; stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
4. 4
   The dough will still be wet and tacky.
5. 5
   Turn out the dough onto a well-floured work surface, and pat into a square about 1/2 inch thick.
6. 6
   Let rest about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out 24 rounds.
8. 8
   Gather together the scraps; pat into a square, and cut out more rounds.
9. 9
   Place on a baking sheet, and bake until golden on the tops, 12 to 14 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from the oven; immediately brush the tops with butter.
11. 11
    Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
12. 12
    Serve warm or at room temperature.