Description
Enjoy a delicious homemade version of the famous Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits with this easy copycat recipe. These fluffy, cheesy biscuits are perfectly seasoned with garlic and parsley, then brushed with a buttery topping, making them an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients and Cheese
- 1 cup milk (more if needed)
- ⅓ cup cold butter
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Butter Topping
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the biscuits evenly and to a golden brown.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, garlic powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute all leavening agents and seasonings.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold butter into the dry mixture until it forms a crumbly texture with pea-sized pieces of butter scattered throughout; this will create a flaky biscuit texture.
- Add Milk and Cheese: Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese until just combined to form a slightly sticky dough; if the dough is too dry, add a little more milk carefully.
- Shape Biscuits: Drop the dough by heaping spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until they are lightly browned on top and cooked through.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: While the biscuits bake, mix together the melted butter, dried parsley, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning (if using) in a small bowl to create the flavorful topping.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for about 3 minutes to slightly set before applying the topping.
- Brush and Serve: Generously brush the warm biscuits with the prepared butter mixture to infuse them with garlic and herb flavors, then serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure cold butter is used to achieve the best flaky biscuit texture.
- Optionally, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the butter mixture for a subtle spicy kick.
- For a richer biscuit, use whole milk or substitute with buttermilk for a tangier flavor.
- Serve biscuits warm for optimal taste and softness.
- Biscuits can be frozen before baking – bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.
