*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Kentucky Ham 'N' Angel Biscuits

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Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       pk           Dry yeast
   2       c            Buttermilk
   1       tb           Baking soda
   3       tb           Sugar
   3       lb           Country ham -- cooked and
                        - thinly sliced
     1/2   c            Water -- warm (110°F)
   4 1/2   c            Flour
   1       ts           Salt
     3/4   c            Shortening

  Combine the yeast and warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add
  buttermilk and set aside. Combine flour, soda, and salt. Cut in
  shortning with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse
  meal. Add buttermilk mixture stirring with a fork until all
  ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured
  board and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll out to a thickness of
  1/3 to 3/4" and cut out with a biscuit cutter. Place on lightly
  greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 400°F or until
  golden brown.

  To serve: split biscuits in half, fill with ham slices to form a
  small sandwich.

  Note: Biscuits can be cooled and wrapped and frozen for use at a
  later time.


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