Super Easy 2-Ingredient Cream Biscuits Recipe

Got it! You want something really different? Here’s a totally new take—a cream biscuit recipe! These use heavy cream instead of butter, making them super soft, rich, and incredibly easy to prepare.

Super Easy 2-Ingredient Cream Biscuits

(No Butter, No Rolling, Just Mix & Bake!)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a slightly sweet biscuit)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using).
3. Add cream – Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently until the dough comes together. If it’s too dry, add a tiny bit more cream.
4. Shape the biscuits – Either drop the dough onto the baking sheet (for a rustic look) or gently pat it out and cut round biscuits.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown on top.
6. Brush with melted butter (optional) for extra flavor.

Why These Are Amazing:

✔ No butter needed! The heavy cream provides all the fat you need.
✔ Super soft & tender – These are more delicate than traditional biscuits.
✔ Foolproof & fast – No rolling, cutting, or butter-cutting required!

Want variations?

• Cheesy Cream Biscuits – Add ½ cup shredded cheddar.
• Sweet Cream Biscuits – Add 2 tablespoons sugar + a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Herb Biscuits – Mix in dried herbs like rosemary or thyme.

Biscuits should be light, fluffy, and tender on the inside with a slightly crisp, golden-brown exterior. They shouldn't feel dense or heavy.

If your biscuits are too heavy or dense, here’s why:

✅ Overmixing the dough – Stir just until the ingredients come together. Overworking develops gluten, making biscuits tough.
✅ Not enough leavening – Make sure you're using fresh baking powder or baking soda. Old leavening agents won’t create enough rise.
✅ Butter or fat wasn’t cold enough – Cold butter creates steam pockets as it melts, making biscuits airy. If it’s too warm, the biscuits can be flat and dense.
✅ Oven temperature too low – Biscuits need a hot oven (about 425°F) to rise quickly. If the temp is too low, they may not puff up properly.
✅ Dough too wet or thick – If the dough is too dense, the biscuits won’t rise properly. Aim for ¾ to 1 inch thick before baking.