A Southern Breakfast

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 1 cup cake flour
• 2 teaspoon 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 teaspoon 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 teaspoon 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 6 item 6 Tbs. chilled unsalted butter, plus more for serving
• 1 cup 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 cup 2 cups water
• 1 cup 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup 3/4 cup old-fashioned white hominy grits, preferably stone-ground
• 1 teaspoon 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 5 item 5 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1 clove 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 item 1 smoked ham steak, about 1 1⁄4 lb.
• 1 cup 3/4 cup brewed coffee
• 1 teaspoon 1 tsp. sugar
• 8 item 8 large eggs
• 1 cup 1/3 cup heavy cream or whole milk
• 1 teaspoon 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

Large skillet

How to make it

1. 1

   Measure and prepare all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, tbs. chilled butter, buttermilk, water, milk, old-fashioned white hominy grits, kosher salt, tbs. butter, garlic, smoked ham steak, brewed coffee, sugar, eggs, heavy cream or milk, freshly pepper, and sharp cheddar cheese as listed.

2. 2

   Cook garlic, and freshly pepper first until fragrant and softened, then add old-fashioned white hominy grits, smoked ham steak, brewed coffee, and sharp cheddar cheese.

3. 3

   Stir in all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, kosher salt, and sugar and tbs. chilled butter, buttermilk, water, milk, tbs. butter, eggs, and heavy cream or milk; cook using the technique indicated by the title until tender and evenly combined.

4. 4

   Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve at the intended temperature.