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Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk Dry yeast
2 c Buttermilk
1 tb Baking soda
3 tb Sugar
3 lb Country ham -- cooked and
- thinly sliced
1/2 c Water -- warm (110°F)
4 1/2 c Flour
1 ts Salt
3/4 c Shortening
Combine the yeast and warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add
buttermilk and set aside. Combine flour, soda, and salt. Cut in
shortning with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse
meal. Add buttermilk mixture stirring with a fork until all
ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured
board and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll out to a thickness of
1/3 to 3/4" and cut out with a biscuit cutter. Place on lightly
greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 400°F or until
golden brown.
To serve: split biscuits in half, fill with ham slices to form a
small sandwich.
Note: Biscuits can be cooled and wrapped and frozen for use at a
later time.
