Description
Buttery Southern-style Ham Biscuits bring comfort and charm to your table, blending rich, flaky pastry with savory ham and zesty mustard. Delightful bites promise a delicious journey through classic Southern hospitality that you’ll savor with every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 pound (227 grams) ham
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sweet mustard
Leavening and Binding:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) buttermilk
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for even heat distribution.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry base for the biscuits.
- Quickly cut cold butter into small cubes and blend into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, working rapidly to maintain butter’s coolness and create a crumbly consistency.
- Pour buttermilk into the mixture, stirring gently until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms without overmixing.
- Transfer dough onto a floured surface and knead 3-4 times to bring it together, minimizing handling to prevent tough biscuits.
- Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut rounds using a sharp cutter, pressing straight down to ensure proper rising.
- Distribute finely diced ham across the biscuit rounds, pressing gently to embed into the dough.
- Position biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each for optimal air circulation.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating the sheet midway to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and even rising.
- Immediately brush warm biscuits with melted butter for a rich, glossy exterior.
- Apply sweet mustard across the surface of the warm biscuits, allowing it to slightly melt and infuse flavor.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous notes.
- Serve immediately while warm, highlighting the delightful combination of buttery biscuit, savory ham, and tangy mustard.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Keep butter extremely cold and work quickly to ensure flaky, tender biscuits with distinct layers that practically melt in your mouth.
- Handling Technique: Use a light touch when mixing and kneading to prevent developing tough gluten, which can make biscuits dense and chewy instead of soft and delicate.
- Ham Variation: Swap diced ham with crispy bacon, prosciutto, or smoked turkey for different flavor profiles that complement the buttery biscuit base.
- Dietary Adaptations: Create gluten-free versions by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend, and use dairy-free butter alternatives for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg