INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups
pastry flour
2 1/2 tsp
granulated sugar
2 tbsp
plus 1 teaspoon fresh baking powder (baking powder looses its rising ability in a few months - if yours is more than 3 or 4 months old, buy a new container for extra fluffy biscuits)
4 1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1 1/2 cups
plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
6 cups
all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out your dough
3 1/4 cups
buttermilk, chilled
1
large egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp
heavy cream