ham and sharp cheddar biscuits

How To Make ham and sharp cheddar biscuits

• 1

  Preheat oven to 500°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 2

  Combine onion and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes; cool.
• 3

  In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add butter and mix with your fingers until mealy in texture. Add the onions, buttermilk, ham and cheese, stirring in with a spatula until just incorporated, but it still should be a bit loose.
• 4

  Scoop out the batter with a large spoon to form 12 biscuits and lightly shape them with floured hands.
• 5

  Arrange close together on the baking sheet for soft biscuits, or spread them apart for crisper biscuits.
• 6

  Brush with hot melted butter.
• 7

  Bake 5 minutes then reduce temperature to 450F and bake a further 15 minutes or until deep golden brown.
• 8

  Cool in pan for several minutes then invert onto kitchen towel. Turn right side up and serve hot.
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