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Country Ham and Biscuits

Flaky buttermilk biscuits filled with seared country ham slices. A warm and comforting classic breakfast favorite.

35 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 12 oz country ham slices

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt in a mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Cut 6 tbsp cold and cubed unsalted butter into the dry mixture until coarse crumbs form.

  4. 4

    Pour in 3/4 cup cold buttermilk and stir until just combined.

  5. 5

    Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold four times, roll to 3/4 inch thickness, and cut biscuits.

  6. 6

    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Warm 12 oz country ham slices in a skillet over medium heat until heated through and an internal temperature of 145 degrees F is reached.

  8. 8

    Slice biscuits open and insert 12 oz country ham slices to serve.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Country Ham and Biscuits?

As written, 35 minutes: 20 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (15 minutes): "Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown."

What oven temperature does Country Ham and Biscuits need?

For Country Ham and Biscuits, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 6. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why does Country Ham and Biscuits say not to overmix?

Step 4 reads: "Pour in 3/4 cup cold buttermilk and stir until just combined." Stirring develops gluten, and gluten makes quick batters tough and tunneled. Stop at step 4 while a few streaks of flour remain; they hydrate on their own.

Is there a substitute for buttermilk in Country Ham and Biscuits?

The entry for Country Ham and Biscuits calls for 3/4 cup cold buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I make Country Ham and Biscuits dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Country Ham and Biscuits is 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed, 3/4 cup cold buttermilk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the buttermilk for plant milk soured with a teaspoon of vinegar per cup. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Country Ham and Biscuits?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 420 calories, with 18 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 1250 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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