Unbaked ham biscuits arranged on a sheet pan
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the biscuits cool for 5 minutes on the pan. This brief rest helps set the crumb while keeping the centers soft and steamy.
Transfer the biscuits to a serving plate and serve warm. For a potluck, you can bake them just before leaving and cover the tray with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm until you arrive.
Freshly baked country ham biscuits cooling on the pan
Freshly baked country ham biscuits cooling on the pan
Variations & Tips
For a slightly richer biscuit without adding an extra ingredient, you can substitute part of the buttermilk with the rendered fat from the cooked country ham, if you have it; just make sure the fat is cooled but still liquid before stirring it in.
If you don’t have self-rising biscuit mix, you can make a quick stand-in by combining all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in advance, but note that would technically add ingredients beyond the core three. To keep the spirit of the recipe (and the headline) intact, I recommend buying a self-rising mix specifically for this.
You can also play with size: make tiny bite-size biscuits for cocktail parties, or cut them slightly larger for breakfast sandwiches. If your country ham is very salty, you can briefly rinse it under cool water and pat it dry before chopping to mellow the saltiness a bit.
For food safety, always start with fully cooked country ham from a reputable source and keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to use it. If you cook a whole country ham yourself, follow the producer’s instructions for soaking and cooking, and cool it promptly before chopping.
Leftover baked biscuits should be cooled completely, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and eaten within 3–4 days; rewarm them in a low oven (300°F/150°C) until heated through. Avoid leaving the ham biscuits at room temperature for more than 2 hours, especially at potlucks or buffets.
Split country ham biscuit showing flaky interior
Split country ham biscuit showing flaky interior
