Description
These gluten-free ham and cheese biscuits are fluffy, buttery, and perfect for brunch. Make them ahead and bake straight from the freezer for a convenient treat.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 48 grams (1/3 cup) buckwheat flour
- 48 grams (1/3 cup) brown rice flour
- 72 grams (2 1/2 oz) potato starch (NOT potato flour)
- 72 grams (2 1/2 oz) tapioca starch
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 tbsp (1 stick or 4 oz) butter, frozen
- 4-oz (115 g) extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or enough to make 1 cup of liquid when added to the eggs)
- 4-oz (115 g) Fork In The Road Black Forest Ham, finely diced
- 2 tbsp finely chopped scallion (green onion); can substitute chives
- 2 tbsp heavy cream for brushing biscuit tops
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour, brown rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Grate the cold butter and cheddar cheese using a food processor or box grater. Add them to the flour mixture and toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
- Fold in the diced ham and sliced scallions, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently press it into a rectangle measuring approximately 8 inches long by 4 inches wide by 2 inches high.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- These biscuits can be made ahead and frozen.
- To bake from frozen, add an additional 5 minutes to the baking time.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ham or substitute with cooked bacon lardons.
- Always use cold ingredients for best results.
- Grating the butter ensures even distribution throughout the dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg