Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.75 cup

all-purpose flour

0.5 cup

whole wheat flour

1 tbsp

sugar

1 tbsp

baking powder

0.75 tsp

salt

1 cup

heavy cream

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.25 tsp

ground nutmeg

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 2
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~3 min

Gradually stir in heavy cream with a fork until a soft dough forms.

Step 4
~3 min

Lightly flour a board and knead the dough 10 to 12 times.

Step 5
~3 min

Re-flour the board and pat the dough into a 1/2 inch thick circle or rectangle.

Step 6
~3 min

Cut into 2 1/2-inch biscuits using a biscuit cutter or by cutting into squares.

Step 7
~3 min

Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~3 min

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden on top.

Step 9
~3 min

Optional Variation: Add ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a spiced biscuit.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't over-knead the dough for the lightest biscuits.

For extra flavor, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with butter and jam.

Serve alongside eggs and bacon.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Scrambled eggs
Bacon
Sausage gravy

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Common breakfast staple in the Southern US.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Holiday
Weekend

Popularity Score

65/100

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