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Savory Ham and Cheese Butter Biscuits (Fluffy Homemade Treat)

Savory Ham and Cheese Butter Biscuits (Fluffy Homemade Treat)
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These Savory Ham and Cheese Butter Biscuits are tender, flaky, and loaded with comforting flavor. Each bite delivers buttery layers, melty cheddar, and savory ham, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy side dish with soups and salads. Best of all, they come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients and no special equipment.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)

  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup cooked diced ham

  • ¾ cup cold buttermilk (or regular milk)

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

  • Fresh chopped parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  3. Cut in Butter
    Add the cold cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Small butter pieces are perfect—they create flaky layers.

  4. Add Liquid
    Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

  5. Shape and Laminate
    Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Shape into a rectangle.

    • Fold into thirds like a letter.

    • Rotate 90 degrees, flatten slightly, and fold again.

    • Repeat 2–3 times for extra flaky layers.

  6. Cut Biscuits
    Roll dough to about 1.5 cm (½ inch) thick. Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or glass.

  7. Fill with Ham and Cheese
    Place half of the rounds on the baking sheet. Top with shredded cheddar and diced ham. Cover with another dough round and gently press edges to seal.

  8. Brush and Bake
    Beat the egg and brush over biscuit tops.
    Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

  9. Serve
    Let cool slightly. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep everything cold: Cold butter and milk are key for flaky biscuits.

  • Don’t overwork the dough: Gentle handling keeps biscuits tender.

  • Try different cheeses: Monterey Jack, Swiss, or pepper jack all work well.

  • Make ahead: Freeze unbaked biscuits and bake straight from frozen, adding 2–3 extra minutes.

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