New Basic Biscuits
["2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour", "1 Tbsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "5 Tbsp. unsalted butter (cold)", "3/4 c. half and half"]
["Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.", "Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together in a large bowl.", "Cut the butter into small pieces and cut it into the flour, using 2 knives, a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.", "Add the half and half and stir gently until the mixture forms a mass. Gather it into a ball.", "Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.", "Knead it for about 30 seconds, then pat it out to form a 3/4-inch thick rectangle."]
["flour", "baking powder", "sugar", "salt", "unsalted butter"]