Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Using a sheet pan line with parchement paper.

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade add flour, baking powder and salt. Pulse to combine. Add the butter in small pieces through the chute. Pulse processor about 10 times, until mixture is broken into clumps, approximately the size of peas.

While processor is running pour in half and half through the feed chute and pulse just until ingredients come together.

Dump dough out on a floured surface and shape into a ball. Roll out the dough about 1/2 inch thick with a floured rolling pin. There will be bits of butter throughout.

Cut out biscuits with a 2 1/3 inch round biscuit cutter. (If you don't have one try a drinking glass that's been greased about 1 inch up on the insides.)

Place on the pan. Brush the tops of the biscuits with egg wash. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned baked through. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.