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Soft cottage cheese biscuits baked golden brown, topped with a crispy cheese layer
Golden brown cottage cheese biscuits sprinkled with cheese

Buttery Cottage Cheese Biscuits

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Cakes and Desserts
In the world of biscuits, this is the 'quick fix' that doesn't require hours of rising yet delivers a flaky, soft experience. The secret to the dough is the acidity of the cheese and the fat (butter), which creates steam during baking, lifting the dough with the help of baking powder. This isn't a yeast-risen roll, but a crumbly, almost shortbread-like savory tea biscuit.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Biscuit cutter (or a small glass)
  • Parchment paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl.

Tip: Sifting aerates the flour and distributes the chemical leavener (baking powder) to ensure even rising.
2 ✓

Grate the cold butter into the flour or rub it in with quick motions until the mixture resembles wet sand.

Tip: It is important that the butter does not melt completely, as the small butter pockets will create the flaky layers during baking.
3 ✓

Add the crumbled cheese and the whole egg, then knead quickly. Do not overwork!

Tip: Break up the cheese with a fork so there are no large lumps. Over-kneading makes the dough tough due to gluten development.
4 ✓

Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Tip: During resting, the flour hydrates and the butter firms up again, making it easier to roll out.
5 ✓

Roll out the dough to finger-thickness (approx. 3/4 inch), score a cross-hatch pattern on top with a knife, and cut out rounds.

Tip: Dip the cutter in flour before each cut. Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut again.
6 ✓

Brush the tops with beaten egg (be careful not to let it drip down the sides) and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) until golden brown (approx. 20-25 minutes).

Tip: If the egg drips down the side, it 'seals' the dough, preventing it from rising properly.

Recipe FAQ

Why did they turn out flat?
Your baking powder might be old, or you rolled the dough too thin. These biscuits like to be about 3/4 inch thick before baking.
Can I use margarine?
Yes, but the flavor and melting properties of real butter give a much superior result.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Farmer's Cheese or Dry Cottage Cheese
  • 1 cup Butter (cold, 2 sticks)
  • 1 large Egg (for the dough)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 large Egg (for egg wash)