HOW TO MAKE IT :
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add grated butter, mix until evenly distributed.
- To the bowl add ham, cheese and chives, mix well until coated and even throughout.
- Make a well in the center adding buttermilk. Gradually mix into the dry ingredients until fully absorbed. (You may need to bring dough together using your hands toward the end of mixing.)
- Turn out onto a lightly floured non-stick surface. Turn a couple of times to bring together and lightly coat with flour.
- Press or roll into a circle 3/4-1 inch thick. Use a 3 inch cutter and cut into rounds. Re-roll scraps, shape and cut until all dough is used. Place rounds 2 inches apart on pan. Brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Serve immediately brushed with additional butter, if desired.
Notes :
- Depending on the size of cutter you choose to use, you may yield more than 10 biscuits.
- If you cut biscuits smaller, the baking time may need to be adjusted.
- You may further brown tops under the broiler at the end of baking. Do not walk away.
