Description
Hearty breakfast protein biscuits from southern kitchens blend wholesome ingredients with protein-packed goodness. Flaky, golden biscuits deliver satisfying morning nutrition you’ll crave with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan)
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled turkey sausage or bacon
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- ⅓ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp chopped chives or parsley
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional, for savory biscuits)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Position the rack centrally and preheat to 400F (200C), lining the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent adhesion.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, protein supplement, leavening agents, seasoning, and optional spices in a large mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Butter Incorporation: Introduce chilled butter fragments, using a pastry blender to create a sandy, crumbly texture throughout the dry mixture.
- Moisture Integration: Blend yogurt, dairy liquid, and egg until smooth, then gently fold into the dry ingredients to form a cohesive dough, avoiding over-mixing.
- Flavor Enhancement: Delicately fold in optional ingredients like cheese, bacon bits, or herbs, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Dough Shaping: Transfer to a floured surface, pressing and sculpting into a uniform three-quarter-inch thick layer, then cut into precise biscuit shapes using a circular cutter or knife.
- Baking Process: Arrange biscuits on the prepared sheet with slight spacing, then bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown coloration.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period, letting the biscuits stabilize and develop an ideal texture before serving with complementary breakfast items.
Notes
- Optimize Butter Temperature: Keep butter extremely cold and cut into small cubes to ensure a flaky, tender biscuit texture. Chilled butter creates steam pockets during baking, resulting in light, airy layers.
- Select High-Quality Protein Powder: Choose a neutral-flavored protein supplement that complements the biscuit’s taste. Whey or casein protein works best, avoiding overly sweet or artificial-tasting varieties.
- Avoid Overworking Dough: Mix ingredients gently and minimally to prevent developing tough gluten strands. Overhandling causes dense, chewy biscuits instead of soft, delicate ones. Fold ingredients just until combined.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute gluten-free flour for standard flour to accommodate wheat sensitivities. Use plant-based protein powder and dairy-free yogurt for vegan versions. Experiment with alternative milk options like almond or oat milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg