RYAN'S RICH CREAM BISCUITS

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This is from the R.S.V.P. section of a November 1987 issue of Bon Appetit. It was requested from Ryan's restaurant in San Francisco and is their most requested recipe. They suggest a number of uses for them, from mini-sandwiches (split and filled with ham) to strawberry shortcakes.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 40 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces (1 stick)
2/3 whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Sift flour,sugar,baking powder, cream of tartar and salt into medium bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Add cream and stir just incorporated.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead 15 seconds.
  • Pat dough into 1/2-inch-thick round, using heel of hand.
  • Cut into rounds using a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.
  • Pat scraps into disc and cut out additional rounds.
  • Arrange biscuits on 2 large baking sheets spacing 1 inch apart.
  • Bake until biscuits have risen and tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to racks; cool slightly.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

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