Ham Biscuits

Posted in : Biscuits on by : Daphne

Ingredients:

2 c Flour4 tb Shortening2 ts Baking powder1/2 ts Prepared mustard2/3 c Milk2 tb Melted butter or butter1/4 c Mince ham -substitute1/2 ts Salt

Instructions:

Sift flour measure and sift with baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening and add milk gradually until soft dough is formed. Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead lightly. Pat into sheet 1/2 inch thick. Cut with floured cutter. Lay half of biscuits in well-oiled pan brush with melted butter. Put 1/2 teaspoon ham which has been combined with mustard on each; top with the rest of the rounds. Brush with milk and bake in hot oven (450ø F) about 12 minutes. Serve hot. An inch square of bacon may be used instead of the ham in each biscuit. 12 servings.