Cheese Biscuits With Ham

Name: Cheese Biscuits With Ham
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/3 c. vegetable shortening; 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. ice water; 12 slices cooked ham (1/4 inch thick)

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/3 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. ice water
12 slices cooked ham (1/4 inch thick)

Directions

1

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper into large mixing bowl.
2

Cut in shortening.
3

Add cheese and toss to mix. Drizzle ice water over dry ingredients and mix lightly with fork just until dough holds together.
4

Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead lightly 7 to 8 times.
5

Roll 1/2 inch thick and cut with 2-inch cutter.
6

Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
7

Bake at 425° for about 20 minutes.
8

Makes about 1 dozen.
9

Cut open and insert ham slices.