Sweet Cream Biscuits
Soft, bakery-style biscuits made with rich cream and a touch of sweetness. Designed for jam, honey, or simply warm butter, with a delicate crumb, golden tops, and tender centers.
FORAGE BAKER'S NOTES
Flour matters. Gluten-free flours—and even traditional wheat flours—can vary widely in weight per cup, which is why we recommend using a kitchen scale whenever possible.
If measuring by volume, gently scoop Heritage Baker's Flour into a measuring cup and level with a knife. This yields approximately 125g per cup. Packing the cup can result in excess flour and a denser biscuit, while spooning may under-measure.
- Use very cold butter and cream for the most tender layers and best rise.
- Metal pans brown more deeply than glass. Adjust bake time as needed.
- If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough briefly before baking.
HOMESTEAD SWEETENER
Sweeteners matter too. Sweeteners significantly affect structure and texture. For best results, we recommend Homestead Sweetener or traditional sugar.
- Homestead Sweetener: 140g per cup (1:1 sugar replacement by volume)
- Granulated Sugar: 200g per cup
- Substitutions may alter texture, tenderness, and browning.
INGREDIENTS
- Makes 6–8 biscuits
- 2¼ cups (281g) Heritage Baker's Flour
- 1 tablespoon Homestead Sweetener
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup (240g) cold heavy cream
- 1 large egg (50g)
- 2 tablespoons (28g) cold butter
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine Heritage Baker's Flour, Homestead Sweetener, and baking powder.
- Grate or finely chop the cold butter. Add to the dry ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
- Add the egg and gently incorporate.
- Pour in the cold heavy cream and mix just until combined.
- Divide the dough into 6–8 portions. Shape into tall rounds and place close together in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown.
FROM THE FORAGE KITCHEN
Made with Heritage Baker's Flour and Homestead Sweetener—crafted to organic standards and designed for balanced structure, gentle sweetness, and everyday heritage baking.
