Cheddar Biscuits With Ham And Chutney

1. 1

   Biscuits-preheat the oven to 425u00b0; line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne in a big bowl.

3. 3

   Add in the butter and, with your fingertips or a pastry blender, blend it into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

4. 4

   Stir in the cheese.

5. 5

   Add the buttermilk and mustard; mix well.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to a lightly floured surface and gently knead about 3 times, until is just forms a dough.

7. 7

   Roll out to a thickness of 1/2 inch.

8. 8

   Cut out biscuits using a 1 1/2 inch round biscuit cutter.

9. 9

   Gather the scraps and reroll.

10. 10

    Cut out additional biscuits.

11. 11

    Transfer the biscuits to the prepared baking sheets; bake until puffed and light golden on the bottom, about 12 minutes; cool on a rack.

12. 12

    Assemble-split each biscuit in half.

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    Place a scant teaspoon of chutney on the bottom half of the biscuit, followed by a piece of ham, the top with the other half of the biscuit.

14. 14

    Transfer to a serving platter and serve at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.