2 cups Self-Rising Flour
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup Shortening
1 cup finely chopped cooked country ham
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Heat oven to 450°F. Coat large cookie sheet with no-stick spray. In large bowl, combine flour and ground red pepper. Mix well. With pastry blender or fork, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ham.
Add milk. Stir with fork until soft, moist dough forms. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Brush hot biscuits bites with melted butter.
VARIATIONS
CHEESY COUNTRY HAM BISCUIT BITES: Prepare biscuits as directed, except stir in 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese with the ham.