HAM BISCUITS

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Our Test Kitchen pros made ordinary biscuits even heartier by stirring in ground ham. These hand-held goodies are great fresh from the oven. - Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 10 biscuits.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder and ground mustard
3 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon minced chives
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. In a food processor, process ham until ground; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, onion powder, garlic powder and mustard. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Fold in ham and chives. Add buttermilk; stir just until the dough clings together. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10-12 times. Roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place in a large ungreased cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Brush with butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.