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Here's everything you need for this savory country ham biscuit sandwich. This recipe makes between 12 and 18 biscuit sandwiches.

Ingredients to Gather

For the jam:
1 pound dried figs
1/3 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar

For the biscuits and assembly:
3 1/4 cups (1 pound) pastry flour
2 cups (10 ounces) bleached all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
6 ounces cold butter, cut into small pieces
2 1/2 cups sour milk (add 2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 3/8 cups milk)
12 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces, plus 2 tablespoons (divided)
8 ounces country ham (prepared according to the producer's instructions); see headnote for substitutes
Fig jam (recipe above)
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Wow! This sounds like one hearty sandwich. They certainly seem like the perfect snack to serve at potlucks and other gatherings, and we may serve them at our next game day party. Yum!

Article Source: Food52