Velvet Cream Biscuits

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Combine first 4 ingredients; add whipping cream, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface, and knead 10 to 12 times.

Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch biscuit butter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets; brush with melted butter. Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes.

Yields 2 1/2 dozen.