By Sarah Murphy-Kangas, In Praise of Leftovers
Cornmeal Biscuits with Ham and Cheddar
Adapted from Gourmet. I usually have some proscuitto around, which is the "ham" in these biscuits. I buy the German brand of proscuitto at Trader Joe's, which is very reasonably priced and has a good balance of saltiness and fat. If you want, you can add chopped chives, fresh thyme, or green onions. These couldn't be easier – one bowl, a wooden spoon.
2 cups flour
1/4 cup. cornmeal
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1-1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar
1/2 cup coarsely chopped proscuitto or cooked ham
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1. Put a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Butter a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Blend in butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheddar and ham. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
3. Drop dough in 12 equal mounds about 2 inches apart onto baking sheet. Bake until golden, 15-20 minutes.
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