Broccoli And Ham Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine the broccoli, ham, cheese, salt and pepper. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
2. 2
   Add cold butter, cut into bits, and blend until mixture resembles cornmeal.
3. 3
   Stir in buttermilk and form dough into a ball.
4. 4
   Roll the dough into a 16 x 6-inch rectangle on a floured sheet of wax paper; brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter and spread the broccoli mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
5. 5
   Beginning with a long side, roll up the dough tightly, lifting it with the wax paper and ending seam side down. Cut the dough crosswise into 1-inch slices; put the slices with a cut side down in well buttered muffin tins.
6. 6
   Brush lightly with melted butter.
7. 7
   Bake in the upper third of a preheated 450° oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden.
8. 8
   Let the buns stand in the tins for 1 minute; loosen the edges with a spatula and serve.
9. 9
   Makes 16 biscuits.