Description
These warm, flaky Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a perfect balance of cheesy goodness and buttery herbs, rivaling their famous restaurant counterparts.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend if needed)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup cold buttermilk (or 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice)
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- For the garlic butter topping: 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley (if using).
- Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the grated cheddar cheese and fresh parsley (if using).
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it to about 1-inch thickness.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Mix the melted butter with garlic powder, dried parsley, and salt, then brush over hot biscuits.
Notes
Serve fresh for the best texture. You can also freeze unbaked dough or baked biscuits for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Cheddar Bay Biscuits, easy biscuits, side dish, baking recipes, comfort food