The cream in this recipe replaces the butter in a standard biscuit dough, resulting in biscuits that are quicker and easier to make but with all the richness you expect in a biscuit.

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Whisk together thoroughly in a large bowl:

Add all at once:

Mix just until most of the dry ingredients are moistened. Scoop up big spoonfuls of the dough, roughly form them into biscuit shapes, and place on the baking sheet. For shortcakes, if desired, sprinkle on top of the biscuits:

Bake until very lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.