Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe
Deliciously cheesy and buttery Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits, perfect for serving as a snack, appetizer, or alongside your favorite meal. These homemade biscuits are soft, fluffy, and bursting with sharp cheddar cheese and a hint of garlic and cayenne for a subtle spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 biscuits 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Wet and Dairy Ingredients
- ½ cup cold butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
Finishing Touch
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F and prepare a cookie sheet by spraying it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a food processor, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, garlic powder, baking soda, and cayenne pepper to create a uniform base for your biscuits.
- Add butter to dry mixture: Incorporate the cold butter pieces into the food processor and pulse until the butter pieces are about pea-sized, creating a crumbly texture essential for flakiness.
- Mix in cheese and buttermilk: Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and cold buttermilk to the food processor. Pulse just until the dough starts to clump together without overmixing.
- Roll out dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Press it to about ½-inch thickness, fold it in half, and press out again. Repeat this folding and pressing two more times to develop layers.
- Cut biscuits: Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out the biscuits, ensuring not to twist the cutter to maintain layers. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake biscuits: Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12 to 13 minutes until they turn golden brown on top.
- Prepare the butter topping: While the biscuits are baking, combine melted butter, garlic salt, and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
- Brush and serve: As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the buttery garlic parsley mixture over them for an irresistible finish. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold butter and buttermilk to ensure flaky biscuits.
- Do not twist the biscuit cutter to keep the layers intact for softer biscuits.
- Brush the butter mixture immediately after baking to lock in flavor and moisture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
Keywords: Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Red Lobster Biscuits, Cheesy Biscuits, Garlic Biscuits, Homemade Biscuits, Side Dish
