Buttermilk Ham and Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Ham and Cheese Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cake flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup shredded Gruyere cheese; 1/3 cup finely diced smoked ham; 1/2 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing; 2 large eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 stick (4 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/3 cup finely diced smoked ham
1/2 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing
2 large eggs, beaten

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose and cake flours with the sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper.
3
Cut in the butter until it's the size of large peas.
4
Stir in the cheese and ham and make a well in the center.
5
In a small pitcher, combine the buttermilk and eggs.
6
Pour the liquid into the well and quickly stir until the dough is moistened.
7
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead 2 or 3 times, just until it holds together.
8
Pat the dough into a 10-inch round about 3/4 inch thick.
9
Using a 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter, stamp out biscuits as close together as possible.
10
Gently press the scraps together and stamp out more biscuits.
11
Transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet and brush the tops with buttermilk.
12
Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and risen.
13
Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup cake flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Ham and Cheese Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Ham and Cheese Biscuits

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