Biscuit

The taste was a marvel. The ham and cheese pack a savory punch; the fig jam (you should use a lot of it) underscores and offsets their saltiness, and the tender, rich biscuit enfolds them all.

"I'm on a mission to get people over their biscuit anxiety," says Chef Peacock. His advice? Knead the dough briefly just until it comes together, but don't work it too much. Also, don't twist the biscuit cutter. The twisting motion seals the edge of the dough, which can prevent the biscuit from rising completely.