Baking Powder Biscuits

Name: Baking Powder Biscuits
Yield: Makes 12
Ingredients: ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (75 g) granulated sugar; ¾ cup (171 g) unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes and chilled; 1½ tablespoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon sea salt; 3½ cups (420 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 egg; ¾ cup (168 g) buttermilk; 1 cup (240 g) heavy whipping cream, divided

Preparation info

Makes
12

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Little Flower Baking

By Christine Moore

Published 2016

About

A traditional biscuit that’s delicious with jam or gravy. Quinoa adds a snappy texture.

Ingredients

3½ cups (420 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1½ tablespoons baking powder

Cookies
Vegetarian

Method

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar on low speed. Gradually add butter, mixing on low speed until pea-size lumps form, about 2 minutes. Add ¾ cup (180