Description
These Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, flaky, and bursting with sharp cheddar cheese and garlicky butter flavor. Perfect as a side dish or snack, this classic recipe uses simple ingredients and quick preparation to deliver a bakery-quality biscuit with a golden crust and a tender, cheesy inside.
Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cold butter or shortening
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use an ungreased baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Butter/Shortening: Grate cold butter using a cheese grater or cut it into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to blend it into the flour mixture until the texture resembles coarse crumbs or sand.
- Add Milk/Buttermilk: Gradually pour in 1 cup milk or buttermilk while stirring gently, just until the dough starts to come together. Take care not to overmix to keep biscuits tender.
- Fold in Cheese: Gently fold in 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese until evenly combined throughout the dough.
- Form Biscuits: Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, portion the dough into 12 equal mounds. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. They don’t need precise shaping.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until they are lightly golden on top and cooked through.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the biscuits bake, melt 2 tablespoons butter in short 15-second increments in the microwave. Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon dried parsley to create the garlic butter topping.
- Brush Biscuits: Once the biscuits are out of the oven, immediately brush the tops with the prepared garlic butter mixture to infuse them with savory garlic and herb flavor.
Notes
- For best texture, use cold butter and avoid overmixing the dough.
- Buttermilk adds tenderness and a slight tang; regular milk can be used as a substitute.
- Cheddar cheese can be substituted with your favorite sharp melting cheese.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to allow biscuits to bake evenly.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
