COUNTRY HAM BISCUIT BITES
2 cups self-rising flour 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 cup shortening 1 cup finely chopped cooked country ham 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons melted butter
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Grease a large cookie sheet.
In a large bowl, combine flour and cayenne pepper, mixing well. With a pastry blender or fork, cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the finely chopped cooked ham. Add milk. Stir with a fork until a soft, moist dough forms. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the greased cookie sheet, spacing them a bit apart.
Bake at 450 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until the biscuits are light golden brown. Brush them with melted butter while they're hot.
Makes 40 biscuit bites Adapted from source: Martha White Kitchens |