Ham Biscuits

Name: Ham Biscuits
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 biscuits
Cuisine: southern
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for sprinkling; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 2 to 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 1 cup buttermilk; 12 thick slices Virginia ham or smoked ham, each about 2 1/2 inches round or square

Recipe from Sarah Easley

Adapted by Ginia Bellafante

Total Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 3(20)
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Ingredients

Yield:12 biscuits

2cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for sprinkling
1teaspoon baking soda
1teaspoon salt
2teaspoons baking powder
5tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 to 3tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1cup buttermilk
12thick slices Virginia ham or smoked ham, each about 2½ inches round or square

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Add the butter and buttermilk, and knead lightly by hand to make a cohesive dough.
Step 2
Sprinkle a work surface with flour, and turn the dough onto it. Knead with the heel of the hand about six times; do not overhandle. Roll out into a flat circle about ¾-inch thick. Use a Champagne flute or biscuit cutter to press into 12 circles about 2 to 2½ inches in diameter. If desired, reroll the scraps of dough to make into biscuits.
Step 3
Arrange the biscuits on a cookie sheet, and bake until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. To serve, split the biscuits in half and butter each cut side. Insert a slice of ham between the halves, and close. If desired, reheat in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve warm.