Perfect Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F
2. 2
   Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add butter and use a pastry cutter to cut butter in the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
4. 4
   Mix eggs and buttermilk in a separate bowl until combined. Reserve two tablespoons and set aside.
5. 5
   Stir egg mixture in the flour mixture. Mix until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
6. 6
   Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until the dough becomes soft and smooth, but not sticky.
7. 7
   Flatten the dough to 2 inches thick. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut out the biscuits, and place them on a baking tray. Brush the biscuit tops with the reserved egg mixture.
8. 8
   Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the tops are golden.
9. 9
   Serve warm with whipped cream and strawberry jam.