Ham Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl whisk together the flour, the baking powder, and the salt, add 1 1/4 cups of the cream, and stir the mixture until it just forms a dough.
2. 2
   Gather the dough into a ball, knead it gently 6 times on a lightly floured surface, and roll or pat it out 1/2 inch thick.
3. 3
   Cut out as many biscuits as possible with a 2-inch round cutter dipped in flour and transfer them to an ungreased baking sheet.
4. 4
   Gather the scraps, reroll the dough, and cut out more biscuits in the same manner.
5. 5
   Brush the tops of the biscuits with the additional cream, prick them lightly with a fork, and bake the biscuits in the middle of a preheated 425F.
6. 6
   oven for 15 minutes, or until they are pale golden.
7. 7
   Transfer the biscuits to a rack and let them cool.
8. 8
   The biscuits may be made 1 day in advance and kept in an airtight container.
9. 9
   Halve the biscuits horizontally with a fork, spread each half with some of the butter, and sprinkle it with about 1/4 teaspoon of the brown sugar, or to taste.
10. 10
    On a baking sheet broil the halves under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from the heat for 45 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes, or until the sugar is melted and bubbling.
11. 11
    Sandwich the ham between the biscuit halves.