Cream Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. 3
   Slowly add 1 cup of the cream, stirring with a rubber spatula, to form a smooth dough.
4. 4
   Add up to 1/2 cup additional cream if mixture is too dry, being careful not to overwork the dough or the biscuits will be tough.
5. 5
   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a square, about 3/4-inch thick.
6. 6
   With a 2-inch round biscuit or cookie cutter, cut into 12 circles, gathering the scraps and gently patting out again, if necessary.
7. 7
   Dip each round into the melted butter to coat on all sides.
8. 8
   Place on an ungreased baking sheet and srinkle the tops with a little more sugar.
9. 9
   Bake until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from the oven and serve hot.