Velvet Cream Biscuits

 

4 cups all−purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 1/2 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Combine first 4 ingredients; add whipping cream, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a well−floured surface, and knead 10 to 12 times.

Roll dough to 1/2−inch thickness. Cut with a 2−inch biscuit butter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets; brush with melted butter. Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes.

Yields 2 1/2 dozen.