Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Make delicious homemade cheddar bay biscuits with this easy recipe. Perfect buttery, savory biscuits that taste just like restaurant quality.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- pastry cutter
- baking sheet
- oven
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for a hint of spice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold cut into small pieces
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Drop the dough by large spoonfuls (about 1/4 cup each) onto the prepared baking sheet, placing them about 1-2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- While the biscuits bake, whisk together the melted butter, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
- As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the top of each one generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Serve the biscuits warm.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality sharp cheddar cheese.