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Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with two layers of parchment paper.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
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Rub 2 tablespoons of the butter into the flour with your fingertips, until it is completely absorbed.
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Work the remaining butter into the flour until it is in even pieces about the size of a pea.
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Gently stir the milk into the flour mixture with a fork to make a loose dough.
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Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface.
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Pat the dough by hand into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle.
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Fold the dough in thirds like a business letter.
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(For a flakier biscuit repeat this folding a second time.)
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Pat the dough into a 5 by 8-inch rectangle about 3/4-inch thick.
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Use a 2- to 3-inch round cutter to make 6 biscuits, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Press together the scraps of dough, cut 2 more biscuits, and place them on the baking sheet.
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Make a glaze by mixing the cream and melted butter together in a small bowl.
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Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with the glaze.
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Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
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Cool on a rack for 5 minutes before serving.
