Prepare to elevate your breakfast or brunch game with these irresistible Ham and Sage Ponice that will make your taste buds dance with delight! Imagine biting into a perfectly golden, flaky pastry bursting with savory ham and aromatic sage - a culinary experience that transforms ordinary mornings into extraordinary culinary adventures. These ponice are not just another baked good; they're a flavor-packed journey that combines rustic American comfort with gourmet sophistication.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and ensure they are at the right temperature. Take the chilled butter out of the refrigerator and dice it into small, uniform cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are well incorporated and free of any lumps.
- Add the chilled, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
- Fold in the diced ham and chopped fresh sage, distributing them evenly throughout the flour-butter mixture.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring gently with a fork or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough ponice.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Pat or roll the dough to approximately 3/4 inch thickness.
- Using a round biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out rounds from the dough. Place the cut ponice onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) while the ponice are resting on the baking sheet.
- Bake the ponice in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the edges are crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm with butter, additional chopped sage, or your favorite accompaniment.
Tips
- Keep your butter ice-cold: The secret to incredibly flaky ponice is using chilled butter that creates beautiful layers when baked.
- Don't overwork the dough: Mix just until ingredients are combined to ensure tender, light ponice.
- Use fresh sage if possible: Fresh herbs will provide a more vibrant, aromatic flavor compared to dried herbs.
- For extra richness, brush the tops with an egg wash before baking to achieve a beautiful golden-brown color.
- Serve immediately for the best texture - these ponice are at their absolute best when warm and fresh from the oven.
- If you want to prep ahead, you can cut the ponice and refrigerate them before baking, then pop them directly into the preheated oven when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 501kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
