Biscuit Southern Recipe Biscuits 3 cups of flour 1 tbs + 1.5 tsp of baking powder 3/4 tsp of salt 2 tbs + 1.5 tsp of sugar 6 tbs butter - room temp. 1 1/3 cup of 1/2 and 1/2 or 2/3 cup cream, 2/3 cup milk 2 tbs half and half for top for glazing 1 tbs sugar for biscuit tops Put Oven to 375F. Put flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in mixing bowl Cut butter into 1/2 tbs pieces and add to flour. Work to coarse meal stage. Put a well in the flour, pour in cream/milk. Stir until just forms a ball. Turn dough onto a light floured surface, knead 2/3 times, roll to 1 inch and cut out biscuits. Glaze on baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes until light brown on top.