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Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (such as white lily brand)
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, diced into small pieces and chilled, plus about 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing tops
- 2 tablespoons shortening, diced into small pieces and chilled (or substitute with lard)
- ¾ to 1 cup cold buttermilk
- ½ lb. country ham, thinly sliced
- optional condiments: butter, honey butter, dijon mustard, honey mustard, spicy mustard, fig preserves, peach jam, or pimento cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in the chilled butter and shortening until the mixture looks like coarse meal with visible flakes.
- Gradually add cold buttermilk to form a wet, sticky dough. Knead briefly on a floured surface, then roll or pat to about ¾-inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a small biscuit cutter.
- Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and chill in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Brush the tops with additional melted butter and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For the best results, use cold butter and buttermilk to keep the biscuits flaky.
Chilling the biscuits before baking enhances their texture and helps them rise better.
Feel free to experiment with different condiments or toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg