Button Ham Biscuits

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup ground cooked lower-sodium ham
3 tablespoon low-fat (1% milk fat) milk
Makes about 30 biscuits.
Preparation time: 15 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minutes.

Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a medium-size bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, dry mustard, baking soda, and onion powder until well mixed. Using a wooded spoon, stir in the sour cream, ham, and milk; mix just until a soft dough forms.

Step 2:
Knead for 30 seconds on a floured surface, then pat into a 7-inch circle. using a well-floured 1-inch scalloped or round cutter, cut into biscuits; re-roll and cut scraps. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on a lightly greased baking sheet; brush the tops with additional milk if you like. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.

Posted: February 28, 2005