Ham and Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits
These Easy Ham and Cheese Biscuits are flaky, buttery, and packed with savory flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or using up leftover ham.
Servings: 12 biscuits
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold
- ¾ cup buttermilk cold
- 4 ounces Swiss cheese shredded
- 4 ounces ham finely chopped
- 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- Grate cold butter into the flour mixture and work it in until crumbly.
- Stir in ham and cheese until evenly distributed.
- Add buttermilk and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a surface and gently shape into a square.
- Cut into four pieces, stack, and press down. Repeat two more times.
- Roll to about ¾ inch thick and cut out biscuits.
- Place biscuits on baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash, reduce oven temperature to 425°F, and bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden.
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Notes
- Keep ingredients cold for best texture
- Do not overwork the dough. Mix until just combined, with some dry bits at the bottom of the bowl.
- Freeze while preheating the oven for taller biscuits
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Warm in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg
