Description
A delicious breakfast treat combining savory ham and cheddar cheese in flaky biscuits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 4 ounces cooked ham, diced
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender or fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually pour in the cold buttermilk, stirring gently with a fork until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- Gently fold in the diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Knead the dough very lightly – only about 3-4 times – just enough to bring it together.
- Using a 2-inch biscuit cutter (or a sharp knife), cut out the biscuits. Press straight down and avoid twisting the cutter. Re-roll the scraps of dough to cut out more biscuits.
- Place the biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with the melted butter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is cold for best flakiness in the biscuits.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg