James Beard's Cream Biscuits

I got this from "Beard on Bread" many, many years ago. They're wonderful biscuits!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12-18

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder (double-acting)
• 3⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons granulated sugar

Directions

1. Sift dry ingredients together.
2. Fold in cream until it makes a soft dough that can be easily handled. (You may need to add up to a full cup of cream).
3. Turn on to a floured board and knead for about one minute.
4. I make these as drop biscuits: Take a large mound of dough (one heaping tablespoonful) and dip into melted butter.
5. Arrange biscuits on a baking sheet spritzed with baking spray. Bake at 425 for 15-18 minutes.