Flaky Biscuits with Cheddar and Ham
The combination of cake flour and all-purpose flour with the very cold butter in this recipe makes a big difference. I like to use a box grater to grate a stick of frozen butter, as opposed to cutting the butter using other methods such as a food processor or pastry cutter. It works great for me this way, but it certainly isn’t the only method that works. I do think it’s faster than cutting with a pastry cutter and definitely has less clean up than a food processor, but feel free to use whichever method you prefer.
Head over to Craft to see the full post with recipe, instructions, and some step-by-step photos for these savory biscuits. I love using this recipe to make biscuits for breakfast egg sandwiches. They also go great with a home cooked dinner. If you want a plain biscuit, just leave out the cheddar and ham.
Patty says
Wow these look great, not too flaky not too gooey. Great job!
Thibeault's Table says
Your biscuits look perfect. Nice and flaky. Scones and Biscuits are often on the menu here. I use the same method for making both.Ann
arugulove says
Great tip – I'll have to try it out next time!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says
Smart to grate a frozen stick of butter! I usually use a pastry blender to cut the butter in, but that sounds like a great technique to try. And, the biscuits look wonderful.
oneordinaryday says
Gorgeous photo. These look absolutely delicious.
Ping says
Hi, I camne through your blog trying to find chicken pot pie recipe. Love your blog! I never thought of shredding my butter. What a grand idea and will have to that. I hope you don't mind me adding you on my blog list? Have a great day!
Sharon says
Great tip! These look like a perfect pairing with a nice bowl of comforting soup.
Cara @ Health Home and Happiness says
Those look great! I usually cut it into teaspoon-sized pieces, then work it in with my fingers. Pretty quick, and it's easy to find pieces that aren't broken up enough.
Lauren says
Box grater. I will have to try that!
Amy from She Wears Many Hats says
These look good Katie! Do you think they would freeze well?
marla {family fresh cooking} says
Oops, just realized my comment went into the wrong post. These biscuits look great, I love your technique suggestions.
marla {family fresh cooking} says
I am so thrilled for you guys! Sounds and looks like Logan's party was a great success. All of your details were so well thought out and creative. I love how you named all the snacks, very cute touch. It is amazing when they start to play with each other without us hovering over everything. I love this age!! happy b'day again to the little man.
Maria says
Josh recently made biscuits, he loves them. I still need to post his recipe. I will have to show him your recipe for next time!
Jamie says
Oh yum! We love biscuits and these sound fab!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
Ahh love me some buscuits. They sounds delicious.
Ashley says
You've got my stomach grumbling and my mouth watering! 🙂