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Bakers Share a Recipe for Simple Holiday Comfort

Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer relish a traditional treat in an untraditional time

Christopher and Melissa photographed at their restaurant, Canal House Station. Christopher Hirsheimer Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. This is a holiday season none of us will ever forget. Many tables will have empty chairs that should have been full. But if we can't celebrate in our usual ways, we can still do our best to share what comforts us. And we can look forward to reminiscing about it all next year, with our loved ones gathered around. Photographs by Christopher Hirsheimer; Food Stylist: Melissa Hamilton

Cream Biscuits

16 Servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with some of the butter. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add cream; gently mix with a rubber spatula until dough holds together. Transfer dough to a floured surface. Gently form into a 7-inch square, transfer to pan and press into pan. With a sharp knife, score into 16 biscuits. Brush top with remaining butter. Bake until top is golden brown and a skewer comes out clean when poked into center, 20–30 minutes. Cut biscuits while still warm, and let cool briefly before lifting out of pan one by one. Nutrients per biscuit: 146 calories, 2g protein, 13g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 10g fat, 29mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium MORE FROM AARP AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS