High Protein Breakfast Biscuits: Quick & Satisfying Start (Print Version)
High Protein Breakfast Biscuits offer a delicious and energizing start to your day. Fluffy, savory, and packed with protein to keep you full longer.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ The Hearty Biscuit Base
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup whole wheat flour
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1/2 cup unflavored whey protein isolate
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
→ Richness & Rise
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1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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3/4 cup cold buttermilk
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1 large egg
→ Savory Flavor Boosters
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 tbsp dried chives
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp black pepper
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup unflavored whey protein isolate, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt. This forms the hearty base for your High Protein Breakfast Biscuits.
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Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup cold buttermilk and 1 large egg until well combined. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Stir gently with a fork until just combined and a shaggy dough forms.
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Gently fold in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 tbsp dried chives, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Be careful not to overmix the dough; overmixing can lead to tough High Protein Breakfast Biscuits.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll the dough to about 3/4-inch thickness. Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out 8 biscuits, re-rolling scraps as needed. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake the High Protein Breakfast Biscuits in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
# Notes:
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Do not overmix the dough after adding wet ingredients or savory additions; overmixing develops gluten, resulting in tough biscuits.
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Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
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For a different flavor profile, consider adding cooked crumbled bacon, finely diced jalapeños, or a pinch of smoked paprika to the dough.
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These biscuits are delicious on their own, with a pat of butter, or as a hearty side to scrambled eggs and sausage for a complete breakfast.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Large mixing bowl
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Pastry blender or fork
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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2.5-3 inch biscuit cutter
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Wire rack
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 313 kcal
Total Fat: 18 g
Total Carbohydrate: 25 g
Protein: 15 g