Description
Tender, high-protein breakfast biscuits made with cottage cheese, perfect for busy mornings and customizable for any palate.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk (any type)
- 2 tablespoons milk or melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and honey/maple syrup until combined.
- Pour in the milk and fold gently until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat to about 1-inch thickness.
- Cut into rounds and place 1 inch apart on the prepared sheet.
- Brush tops with milk or melted butter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until risen and golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding shredded cheese or herbs to the dry mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg