SWEET POTATO AND HAM BISCUITS
Makes 12
Southerners have long been enjoying a slice of country ham with their biscuits, so we put our spin on this scrumptious pairing by incorporating it into the dough, giving each bite that perfect blend of salt and sweet heat.
4 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup finely diced country ham
1½ cups cold mashed cooked sweet potato
1 cup cold whole buttermilk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Butter and syrup, to serve
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, chipotle, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly and butter is the size of peas. Stir in ham.
In a small bowl, whisk together sweet potato and buttermilk; stir into flour
