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red lobster cheddar bay biscuits

Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne in a large bowl for 20 seconds.
  2. Add the cold cubed butter and work it into the flour with your fingertips until the pieces are no larger than a small pea, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Toss in the shredded cheddar cheese, then pour in the whole milk and stir just until the dough comes together, about 10 to 15 strokes. Stop when no dry flour remains.
  4. Drop 12 mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a 1/4-cup measure, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the tops are golden and the edges are set.
  5. Stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush generously over the hot biscuits the moment they come out of the oven, transfer to a serving plate, and brush with any remaining garlic butter.

Notes

You can grate the cheddar and measure out the dry ingredients up to a day ahead, storing each separately in the fridge. The dough itself does not like to sit at room temperature, so once it is mixed, get it into the oven quickly. If your biscuits are spreading more than rising, your butter was too warm before it went in.