Flaky Biscuits with Cheddar and Ham
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.
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.
Hello! I'm Katie Goodman, author of goodLife {eats} where I share what I find good in the kitchen and in life. A mix of great recipes, family memories, and yummy photography is what you'll discover here. 
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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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