Buttermilk-Cream Biscuits

Using both buttermilk and cream in this biscuit recipe gives you the best of both worlds. Buttermilk contributes to a light, airy texture as it assists the leavening agents, and cream adds richness and moisture. As with making pie dough, it is crucial that both the butter and the liquid ingredients are very cold and that the dough is mixed and handled gently. If the butter is soft to begin with, if it becomes warm (and therefore soft) when the liquid is added, or if the dough is overmixed,