Country Ham Biscuits - Old Chickahominy House, Williamsburg, Va

swissms's Note:

These Southern biscuits are rolled thin to allow the flavor of the country ham to shine. Published in Saveur magazine, December 2009.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 biscuits

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 ounces thinly sliced cooked country ham

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 425°F
2. Sift flour into a large bowl; mix in butter until the mixture has the consistency of cornmeal. Using a wooden spoon, stir in buttermilk to form a dough. Transfer dough to a floured work surface; knead briefly until smooth.
3. Roll dough into a 1/4" thick rectangle. Cut dough into twelve 4"x3" rectangles; transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly.
4. To serve, slice biscuits and stuff with ham.

Reviews

[alligirl]

Terrific biscuits and pretty doggone easy! I liked the flavor of these, although I think I rolled them a bit too thin. I will get better at it, as this went in my 'must make again' file. The biscuits are a perfect foil for the salty country ham. Thanks so much for sharing these, swissms!