Virginia Country Ham Biscuits
A pride of Virginia culture, these Country Ham Biscuits are a Southern tradition that have been loved for centuries!
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine Southern
Keyword country ham biscuits, ham biscuits
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings
– 10 ham biscuits (using a 2-inch or smaller cutter)
Calories 254 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
FOR THE BISCUITS
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2 cups all-purpose flour such as White Lily brand
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons salted butter diced into small pieces and chilled, plus about 2 tablespoons of melted butter for brushing tops
2 tablespoons shortening diced into small pieces and chilled (or can sub with lard)
¾ – 1 cup cold buttermilk
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FOR SERVING
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½ lb. country ham
Optional condiments, such as butter, mustard, honey mustard, spicy mustard, fig preserves, peach jam or pimento cheese
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Instructions
MAKE THE BISCUITS
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1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet or round cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter and shortening
into the flour mixture until incorporated and the mixture resembles coarse meal. You will still see flakes of butter and shortening throughout, which is
good!
3. Gradually add the buttermilk, stirring with a wooden spoon until a fairly wet, sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead
for about 1 minute, adding flour to the counter and your hands, as necessary, to prevent sticking. Roll or pat to ¾-inch thickness. Use a small biscuit
cutter to cut out rounds (I recommend a 2-inch cutter or smaller for ham biscuits). Firmly press the cutter down into the dough, but do not twist. Twisting
the biscuit cutter seals off the edges of the biscuits and they therefore will not rise as high.
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4. Arrange biscuits (with sides touching) on the parchment-lined baking sheet or round pan. Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little bit of the melted
butter. Place the tray of biscuits in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes (if you have time) to chill before popping them in the oven.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops are golden brown. Brush the tops with additional melted butter, transfer to wire rack to cool slightly, and assemble
sandwiches.
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ASSEMBLE SANDWICHES
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1. Once the biscuits are cool enough to handle, split each biscuit in half (don't slice the biscuits with a knife — use the tines of a fork to poke holes
around the edge and then gently pull apart).
2. Spread a dollop of your preferred condiment (butter, mustard, etc.) on each side of the biscuit, add a couple of thin slices of country ham, and then
close the sandwich and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
• When planning your menu, it’s safe to assume about 1-2 ham biscuits per person.
• The ham biscuits are delicious served warm or at room temperature.
• Start with a really great biscuit, and cut them fairly small (2-inches or less) to make smaller, manageable sandwiches. You can use the Southern Buttermilk
Biscuits included here, or try angel biscuits or drop biscuits.
• Use true country ham from Virginia, Kentucky or other parts of the South.
Nutrition Facts
Virginia Country Ham Biscuits
Amount Per Serving (1 ham biscuit (assuming you make 8 total biscuits))
Calories 254 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 640mg28%
Potassium 347mg10%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 125IU3%
Calcium 119mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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A pride of Virginia culture, these Country Ham Biscuits are a Southern tradition that have been loved for centuries!
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine Southern
Keyword country ham biscuits, ham biscuits
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings
– 10 ham biscuits (using a 2-inch or smaller cutter)
Calories 254 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
FOR THE BISCUITS
list of 8 items
2 cups all-purpose flour such as White Lily brand
4 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons salted butter diced into small pieces and chilled, plus about 2 tablespoons of melted butter for brushing tops
2 tablespoons shortening diced into small pieces and chilled (or can sub with lard)
¾ – 1 cup cold buttermilk
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FOR SERVING
list of 2 items
½ lb. country ham
Optional condiments, such as butter, mustard, honey mustard, spicy mustard, fig preserves, peach jam or pimento cheese
list end
Instructions
MAKE THE BISCUITS
list of 5 items
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet or round cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut the butter and shortening
into the flour mixture until incorporated and the mixture resembles coarse meal. You will still see flakes of butter and shortening throughout, which is
good!
3. Gradually add the buttermilk, stirring with a wooden spoon until a fairly wet, sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead
for about 1 minute, adding flour to the counter and your hands, as necessary, to prevent sticking. Roll or pat to ¾-inch thickness. Use a small biscuit
cutter to cut out rounds (I recommend a 2-inch cutter or smaller for ham biscuits). Firmly press the cutter down into the dough, but do not twist. Twisting
the biscuit cutter seals off the edges of the biscuits and they therefore will not rise as high.
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4. Arrange biscuits (with sides touching) on the parchment-lined baking sheet or round pan. Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little bit of the melted
butter. Place the tray of biscuits in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes (if you have time) to chill before popping them in the oven.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tops are golden brown. Brush the tops with additional melted butter, transfer to wire rack to cool slightly, and assemble
sandwiches.
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ASSEMBLE SANDWICHES
list of 2 items
1. Once the biscuits are cool enough to handle, split each biscuit in half (don't slice the biscuits with a knife — use the tines of a fork to poke holes
around the edge and then gently pull apart).
2. Spread a dollop of your preferred condiment (butter, mustard, etc.) on each side of the biscuit, add a couple of thin slices of country ham, and then
close the sandwich and enjoy!
list end
Recipe Notes
• When planning your menu, it’s safe to assume about 1-2 ham biscuits per person.
• The ham biscuits are delicious served warm or at room temperature.
• Start with a really great biscuit, and cut them fairly small (2-inches or less) to make smaller, manageable sandwiches. You can use the Southern Buttermilk
Biscuits included here, or try angel biscuits or drop biscuits.
• Use true country ham from Virginia, Kentucky or other parts of the South.
Nutrition Facts
Virginia Country Ham Biscuits
Amount Per Serving (1 ham biscuit (assuming you make 8 total biscuits))
Calories 254 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 640mg28%
Potassium 347mg10%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 125IU3%
Calcium 119mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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