Country Ham Biscuits

Country Ham Biscuits

🍽️ Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup cold buttermilk
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced country ham
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • Honey or preserves, optional

👩‍🍳 Preparation

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet.

⏱ About 3 minutes
2

Mix the Dry Ingredients

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

⏱ About 2 minutes
3

Cut in the Butter

Work cold butter into the flour until pea-sized pieces remain.

⏱ About 3 minutes
4

Add Buttermilk

Stir in buttermilk just until a soft dough forms.

⏱ About 2 minutes
5

Shape and Bake

Fold the dough, cut into biscuits and bake until tall and golden.

⏱ About 12–15 minutes
6

Assemble

Split warm biscuits, add country ham and a little softened butter.

⏱ About 3 minutes

📦 Storage

Store biscuits and ham separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

🍓 Serving Suggestions

Serve with honey, fruit preserves, eggs or Southern-style breakfast sides.