Biscuits from the Heart

Ingredients

For the Biscuits

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup cold butter , plus extra for brushing

Optional for serving

• Honey
• Strawberry jam
• Apple butter
• Sausage gravy
• More melted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) .
2. Lightly grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
3. A hot oven is important because it helps the biscuits rise quickly and develop that beautiful golden exterior.

2. Combine the Flour and Butter

1. Place the self-rising flour into a large mixing bowl.
2. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and add it to the flour.
3. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Don’t completely blend the butter into the flour—small pieces of butter are exactly what you want.

3. Add the Cream

1. Pour the heavy cream into the flour mixture.
2. Gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms.
3. Don’t overmix.
4. The dough may look slightly shaggy, and that’s perfectly fine.
5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Gently bring it together with your hands.
7. Pat the dough to approximately ¾-inch thick .
8. Fold the dough over itself once or twice, then gently pat it back down.
9. This simple folding technique helps create tender layers without requiring extensive kneading.