Shortcake Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a food processor, place the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2
   Blend briefly.
3. 3
   Add the butter and pulse until the butter is the size of peas.
4. 4
   Pour mixture into a bowl, add 1 cup of the cream, and combine with a fork until moistened.
5. 5
   Immediately turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead about 10 times.
6. 6
   Small lumps of butter should be visible.
7. 7
   Roll out to a 3/4-inch thickness.
8. 8
   Keep dough in a square shape.
9. 9
   Cut into 6 pieces and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    (You can do this either with a knife, for square biscuits, or with biscuit cutters for round ones.
11. 11
    If you dont have biscuit butters, you can also use one end of a clean 8-oz tomato sauce can.
12. 12
    ).
13. 13
    Mix the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and brush on the tops of the biscuits.
14. 14
    Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
15. 15
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.