Ham Cheddar + Chive Protein Biscuits

30 mins
Serves 9
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. 4Blend cottage cheese and milk until creamy.
  5. 5Blend cottage cheese and milk until creamy.
  6. 6Blend cottage cheese and milk until creamy.
  7. 7In a large bowl, mix with honey and melted butter, then fold in ham, cheese, and green onion.
  8. 8In a large bowl, mix with honey and melted butter, then fold in ham, cheese, and green onion.
  9. 9In a large bowl, mix with honey and melted butter, then fold in ham, cheese, and green onion.
  10. 10In a separate large bowl, mix together all of your dry ingredients.
  11. 11In a separate large bowl, mix together all of your dry ingredients.
  12. 12In a separate large bowl, mix together all of your dry ingredients.
  13. 13Add dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and mix until just combined- dough will be crumbly and looks slightly dry.
  14. 14Add dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and mix until just combined- dough will be crumbly and looks slightly dry.
  15. 15Add dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and mix until just combined- dough will be crumbly and looks slightly dry.
  16. 16Turn your dough out onto a clean floured work surface.
  17. 17Turn your dough out onto a clean floured work surface.
  18. 18Turn your dough out onto a clean floured work surface.
  19. 19Use floured hands to combine the dough to make it less crumbly and into more of a smooth dough.
  20. 20Use floured hands to combine the dough to make it less crumbly and into more of a smooth dough.
  21. 21Use floured hands to combine the dough to make it less crumbly and into more of a smooth dough.
  22. 22Roll dough out as much as you can into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick.
  23. 23Roll dough out as much as you can into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick.
  24. 24Roll dough out as much as you can into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick.
  25. 25Fold one end of the rectangle into the center, and then the other end of the rectangle over it, like a letter.
  26. 26Fold one end of the rectangle into the center, and then the other end of the rectangle over it, like a letter.
  27. 27Fold one end of the rectangle into the center, and then the other end of the rectangle over it, like a letter.
  28. 28Flatten dough again into a more narrow rectangle that is again about 3/4 inch thick.
  29. 29Flatten dough again into a more narrow rectangle that is again about 3/4 inch thick.
  30. 30Flatten dough again into a more narrow rectangle that is again about 3/4 inch thick.
  31. 31Repeat the process of folding one end into the center and then the other end over it.
  32. 32Repeat the process of folding one end into the center and then the other end over it.
  33. 33Repeat the process of folding one end into the center and then the other end over it.
  34. 34Roll a little once again just to pack layers together more tightly.
  35. 35Roll a little once again just to pack layers together more tightly.
  36. 36Roll a little once again just to pack layers together more tightly.
  37. 37Cut dough into 6-9 biscuits and place on baking sheet almost touching each other.
  38. 38Cut dough into 6-9 biscuits and place on baking sheet almost touching each other.
  39. 39Cut dough into 6-9 biscuits and place on baking sheet almost touching each other.
  40. 40Brush the tops with milk.
  41. 41Brush the tops with milk.
  42. 42Brush the tops with milk.
  43. 43Bake for 20-30 minutes, until tops are slightly brown and centers are set.
  44. 44Bake for 20-30 minutes, until tops are slightly brown and centers are set.
  45. 45Bake for 20-30 minutes, until tops are slightly brown and centers are set.
  46. 46Allow to cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.
  47. 47Allow to cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.
  48. 48Allow to cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.
  49. 49Optional: brush tops with butter + honey.
  50. 50Optional: brush tops with butter + honey.
  51. 51Optional: brush tops with butter + honey.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp melted salted butter
  • 2 tbsp melted salted butter
  • 2 tbsp melted salted butter
  • 7 oz deli ham, diced into small pieces
  • 7 oz deli ham, diced into small pieces
  • 7 oz deli ham, diced into small pieces
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.33 cup diced green onion OR chives
  • 0.33 cup diced green onion OR chives
  • 0.33 cup diced green onion OR chives
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1 TBSP baking powder
  • 1 TBSP baking powder
  • 1 TBSP baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

baking sheetparchment paperlarge bowl

Tips

  • The secret ingredient is whipped cottage cheese for protein and moisture.
  • Folding the dough creates layers in the biscuits.
  • Serve warm.
  • Store in the refrigerator.