Country Ham Biscuits - Old Chickahominy House, Williamsburg, Va

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

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 biscuits

Ingredients

• 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.