MAR
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Flaky Biscuits with Cheddar and Ham

Biscuits, Breads, Breakfast and Brunch, Freelance Work | 20 comments

Do you have trouble making tender, flaky biscuits? This post is for you!

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.

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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.

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    Ashley - March 10, 2010 @ 11:17 pm

    You've got my stomach grumbling and my mouth watering! :)

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    Jessica @ How Sweet - March 10, 2010 @ 11:21 pm

    Ahh love me some buscuits. They sounds delicious.

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    Jamie - March 11, 2010 @ 2:38 am

    Oh yum! We love biscuits and these sound fab!

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    Maria - March 11, 2010 @ 2:42 am

    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!

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    marla {family fresh cooking} - March 11, 2010 @ 2:59 am

    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.

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    marla {family fresh cooking} - March 11, 2010 @ 3:04 am

    Oops, just realized my comment went into the wrong post. These biscuits look great, I love your technique suggestions.

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    Amy from She Wears Many Hats - March 11, 2010 @ 3:55 am

    These look good Katie! Do you think they would freeze well?

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    Lauren - March 11, 2010 @ 3:56 am

    Box grater. I will have to try that!

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    Cara @ Health Home and Happiness - March 11, 2010 @ 4:56 am

    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.

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    Sharon - March 11, 2010 @ 6:13 am

    Great tip! These look like a perfect pairing with a nice bowl of comforting soup.

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    Ping - March 11, 2010 @ 8:15 am

    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!

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    oneordinaryday - March 11, 2010 @ 6:53 pm

    Gorgeous photo. These look absolutely delicious.

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    Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction - March 11, 2010 @ 8:13 pm

    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.

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    arugulove - March 12, 2010 @ 1:23 am

    Great tip – I'll have to try it out next time!

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    Thibeault's Table - March 12, 2010 @ 1:50 am

    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

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    Patty - March 12, 2010 @ 3:54 am

    Wow these look great, not too flaky not too gooey. Great job!

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    Cherine - March 12, 2010 @ 2:51 pm

    Those biscuits look beautiful :)

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    Patty - March 13, 2010 @ 1:21 am

    I was having trouble making biscuits, thanks for the link!

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    James - March 14, 2010 @ 1:58 am

    Flaky biscuits… home made… now that's a lost art

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    Cindy - March 28, 2010 @ 9:59 pm

    These are wonderful for when company stops by.

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