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Throughout my life as a cook, I've gravitated to bread recipes that do not involve yeast or rising of any kind. I'm sharing one such recipe for what are quite simply the best biscuits I have ever made. -Merrill

Makes 12 biscuits
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 to 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Melted butter

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and sugar in a mixing bowl, stirring with a fork to blend.

2. Slowly add the cream to the dry ingredients, stirring constantly, until the dough holds together. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface for about 1 minute. Pat it into 1/2-inch thick round and use a sharp knife to it cut into 8 wedges.

3. Arrange the wedges 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet and less