Description
These Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, buttery, and packed with sharp cheddar cheese and a garlic-parsley butter topping. Perfect as a savory side or snack, they are quick to make and bake to golden perfection in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter or shortening (cold)
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
Add-ins and Topping
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 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 simply use an ungreased baking sheet for the biscuits.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir well to mix all the dry ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Butter/Shortening: Grate the cold 1/3 cup butter using a box cheese grater or cut butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to mix it into the flour mixture. Work the butter into the dry ingredients until the texture resembles coarse meal or sandy crumbs.
- Add Milk/Buttermilk: Gradually add 1 cup milk or buttermilk to the mixture, stirring gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender and flaky.
- Fold in Cheese: Fold in 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese evenly throughout the dough so every bite has cheesy goodness.
- Form Biscuits: Using a large spoon or an ice cream scoop, divide the dough into 12 equal portions and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. The shapes can be rustic and do not need to be perfectly round.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the biscuits have risen nicely.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the biscuits bake, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small microwave-safe bowl by microwaving in 15-second intervals until fully melted. Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon dried parsley to create a flavorful garlic butter.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Once the biscuits are out of the oven, immediately brush the tops generously with the prepared garlic butter mixture to add moisture and flavor.
Notes
- Using buttermilk instead of regular milk adds extra tanginess and tenderness.
- For an extra garlicky punch, you can add a pinch more garlic powder to the biscuit dough.
- Cheddar cheese can be substituted with other sharp cheeses like Monterey Jack or a blend for different flavors.
- Do not overmix the dough to ensure the biscuits remain light and fluffy.
- These biscuits are best served warm but can be reheated in a toaster oven or microwave.
