Molasses Biscuits

Gingerbread flavored biscuits, compliment the flavor of a smoked ham.

Preheat the oven to 375f degrees with rack in center.

Sift together flour , sugar , salt , baking powder , ginger , cloves , and pepper.

Using a pastry blender or two knives , cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

In a small bowl , whisk together milk and molasses until completely combined.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture , and add the milk-molasses mixture.

Using a fork , stir the mixture until it almost comes together.

Gently bring the remaining smaller dough particles together with your finger.

Transfer dough to a very lightly floured surface , and pat into a flattened circle about 6 inches in diameter and 3 / 4 inch thick.

Cut dough into rounds with a 2-inch cookie cutter.

Gently press the excess dough together , and cut several more biscuits.

Gently press the remaining excess dough together one more time , and cut one more biscuit.

Transfer biscuits to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Generously brush tops with cream.

Bake until golden.

all-purpose flour, dark brown sugar, salt, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cloves, pepper, unsalted butter, milk, molasses, heavy cream