Buttery Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

Cheddar Bay Biscuits are super easy to prepare. Trust me, everyone will always want more. My kids take this biscuit recipe and can’t stop themselves from licking their fingers. They’re perfect for family lunches or simply as a snack!

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What gets my kids most eager to sit on the dinner table is the smell of the freshly baked bread. My younger ones love the carbs as I do and it is evident from their enthusiasm.

It often makes me question why I don’t bake Cheddar Bay biscuits more frequently. This recipe right here is a magnificent recipe. When the kids taste these biscuits, they say, “These are just like the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits!” and that right there is a thumbs up for me. With just a few tips here and there, you can to get flawless results every time from the comfort of your kitchen.

How to Make Cheddar Bay Biscuits

1. Preheat your oven Start by preheating your oven to 450°F. While the oven preheats, prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper so it prevents sticking and is easy to clean.
2. To get ready, create the buttermilk first. Because it needs to settle for five minutes to get the right tangy flavor, you should do this step at the beginning of the process. You should already be done with most of the preceding steps by the time the buttermilk is done resting.
3. Place the dry ingredients in a bowl Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder in a medium sized container. Combine all ingredients, mixing them thoroughly.
4. By using a pastry cutter or two forks, include the butter in the dry mix. Ideally, the end result is a mixture that has a light, crumbly texture sand.  
5. The buttermilk along with the shredded cheese should be added into the flour mixture just before baking. When doing so, make sure to lightly stir everything until they are all just combined.
6. Scoop the mixture with a cookie scoop/big spoon and place it on a baking paper prepared tray. This recipe makes triangular-shaped biscuits so if you would like to achieve the right size, I would recommend using a scoop that contains 3 tablespoons
7. While waiting for the biscuits to come out of the oven, mix together garlic , melted butter and dry parsley with a whisk. This mix makes the butter topping you will later use to enhance the taste of biscuits. Once the biscuits are out of the oven and still steaming hot, feel free to brush them with the flavored mixture.
8. Serve Immediately: These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh and hot directly from the oven, but are also quite tasty even when at room temperature.

Room Temperature Butter

To improve the process of blending butter with the dry ingredients, it is best to use butter that is at room temperature. Palpably, room temperature butter is still a little chilly. You should be able to put your finger in it and leave a soft indent yet it should not be so warm that it breaks completely with the slightest pressure.

If you’re in a hurry, here’s a solution: cut the butter into 1 inch cubes and place them on the counter for 30 minutes. This will optimize the butter’s consistency for this recipe.

Making Buttermilk at Home

If you do not have buttermilk, do not panic! You can whip up a quick substitute using ingredients you probably have in your cupboard such as milk, vinegar, or lemon juice.

Please follow these steps:

1. Take a measuring cup of about 1 cup capacity and add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar into it.

2. Now add milk to the cup until it reaches the 1 cup (8-ounce) mark.

3. Mix it well and let it sit for 5 minutes.

This method works well for this recipe and also allows the biscuits to have that much desired taste and smell.

What Cheese to Use

It is always better to shred the cheese instead of buying it in shredded form as you want the best taste and texture. In addition to this, pre shredded cheese may save you time, but its usage can result in unwanted impact on the taste and texture of your biscuits. This is usually the result of too many anti-caking agents.

In regard to these biscuits, I fully support kitchen time savers, but finely grating cheddar cheese will make a difference which is why it is needed in this case. The end product is improved, and it is quite visible.

Tips for Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe

With a few simple tips, I am certain your Cheddar Bay biscuits will come out perfectly golden with a light fluffy texture.

Make sure to measure your flour properly: Rather than scooping the flour straight from its container using a measuring cup, it is safer to spoon the flour into the cup and level it with a flat edge. This makes sure that the biscuits do not pack and are flaky instead.

Always use fresh baking powder: Over time, baking powder tends to become less potent and in turn, prevents the biscuits from rising properly. A hint to check if it’s fresh, is to pour a tiny amount into a bowl of water. It should bubble straight away.

Use room-temperature butter: As discussed the correct butter measurement is very important to get that crumbly texture in your biscuit dough.

Properly preheat your oven: It is essential to have your oven fully pre-heated before putting your biscuits in. If you place them in a half preheated oven, they will mix with the humidity and make the biscuits rise very slowly.