Step 1: Prep the Oven and Dry Mix

Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Stir in the shredded cheddar, diced ham, and fresh chives, ensuring they are well coated in the flour mixture.

Step 2: Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the avocado oil, blended cottage cheese, milk, and honey. Gently fold the ingredients together with a large spoon until the dough starts to form but still appears shaggy and slightly wet in spots. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the biscuits tender.

Step 3: Laminate for Layers

Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Use floured hands to press the dough into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Fold one side into the center, then fold the other side over like a book. Flatten again and repeat this folding process one more time to create those signature flaky layers.

Step 4: Shape and Bake

Using a 3-inch round biscuit cutter, press straight down into the dough without twisting to ensure even rising. Re-roll the scraps to yield 10 biscuits. Arrange them in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or on a parchment-lined sheet so they are touching. Brush the tops with milk and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown.

Step 5: The Finishing Touch

While the biscuits are hot, whisk together the melted butter and hot honey. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the biscuits and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving warm.

Pro Tips

• Do not twist your biscuit cutter when cutting; pushing straight down helps the biscuits rise taller and more evenly.
• For extra flaky results, ensure your blended cottage cheese and milk are kept very cold until the very last second.
• If the dough feels too sticky to handle, add a light dusting of flour to your hands, but do not add too much flour or the biscuits will become tough.
• Using a cast-iron skillet helps create a beautiful, crispy bottom edge on these High-Protein Cottage Cheese Biscuits.