Ham Cheddar + Chive Protein Biscuits

30m
Serves 9
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Directions

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

Ingredients

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