Salami and Scallion Biscuits

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
• 1/4 cup chopped salami, soppressata recommended
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• butter, softened, for brushing

Recipe

• 1 Preheat oven to 375 deg.
• 2 In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
• 3 Cut in the butter, and add the scallions and salami., and combine gently.
• 4 Pour in the cream and combine until a shaggy dough forms.
• 5 Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, 3 to 5 turns, just until the dough comes together.
• 6 Pat out into a 1 inch thick rectangle, and cut out biscuits with a 2 inch biscuit cutter. Reroll scraps and cut out additional biscuits.
• 7 Transfer to a baking sheet and brush with additional softened butter.
• 8 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• 9 If you have made these ahead and refrigerated, they will take 25 to 30 minutes to bake.