The Art of Ham and Cheese Biscuit Perfection

Proper Butter Integration:

Learning to cut cold butter into flour creates the flaky layers that make biscuits exceptional rather than dense.

Gentle Dough Handling:

Mastering the light touch needed to bring dough together without overworking ensures tender results.

Even Distribution Technique:

Properly folding in ham and cheese ensures every bite has perfect flavor balance throughout.

Strategic Cutting Method:

Using straight downward cuts without twisting allows biscuits to rise tall and even.

Perfect Timing Recognition:

Identifying the golden-brown color and firm texture that signals perfectly baked biscuits.

Mastering the Perfect Ham and Cheese Biscuit

Keep butter very cold and work quickly to maintain flaky layers in your biscuits

Don't overmix the dough - lumps are good and create tender, fluffy biscuits

Use leftover holiday ham or high-quality deli ham for best flavor and texture

Freeze unbaked biscuits on tray, then store in bags for fresh-baked convenience

Fluffy Buttermilk Ham and Sharp Cheddar Cheese Biscuits with Fresh Herbs

Name: Fluffy Buttermilk Ham and Sharp Cheddar Cheese Biscuits with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 12 biscuits
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: For the Biscuit Dough:; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed; For the Filling:; 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; For the Liquid:; 1 1/4 cups cold buttermilk; 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing; For Special Equipment:; Large mixing bowl; Pastry cutter or forks; 2-inch round biscuit cutter

The ultimate ham and cheese biscuits featuring smoky diced ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh buttermilk. This comfort food combines the savory richness with the buttery flakiness, creating an unforgettable breakfast experience that elevates the classic Southern biscuit to extraordinary heights perfect for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or any time you crave the perfect balance of smoky and cheesy flavors.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

18 Minutes

Total Time

38 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

For the Biscuit Dough:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

For the Filling:

1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham

1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

For the Liquid:

1 1/4 cups cold buttermilk

2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing

For Special Equipment:

Large mixing bowl

Pastry cutter or forks

2-inch round biscuit cutter

Instructions

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

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until well combined.

Cut cold butter into flour mixture using pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.

Fold in diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chives until evenly distributed.

Make a well in center and pour in cold buttermilk, gently stirring with fork until dough just comes together.

Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and gently pat into 3/4-inch thick rectangle.

Cut straight down with biscuit cutter without twisting, placing biscuits on prepared baking sheet with sides touching.

Brush tops with melted butter and bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Fluffy Buttermilk Ham and Sharp Cheddar Cheese Biscuits with Fresh Herbs

JUE

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The Art of Ham and Cheese Biscuit Perfection

Fluffy Buttermilk Ham and Sharp Cheddar Cheese Biscuits with Fresh Herbs

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