Cream Biscuits

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   Preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Stir together in a large bowl: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 teaspoons sugar (optional), 2 teaspoons baking powder.

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   Add: 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold butter, cut into small pieces.

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   Cut the butter into the flour with your fingers or a pastry blender until they are the size of small peas.

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   Measure: 3/4 cup heavy cream.

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   Remove 1 tablespoon and set aside.

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   Lightly stir in the remainder of the cream with a fork until the mixture just comes together.

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   Without overworking it, lightly knead the dough a couple of times in the bowl, turn it out onto a lightly floured board, and roll out about 3/4 inch thick.

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   Cut into eight 1 1/2-inch circles or squares.

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    Reroll the scraps if necessary.

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    Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly brush the tops with the reserved tablespoon of cream.

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    Bake for 17 minutes or until cooked through and golden.

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