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Crispy Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe Easy Homemade Red Lobster Copycat

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These Crispy Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a quick and easy homemade version of the iconic Red Lobster biscuits, featuring sharp cheddar, garlic, and herbs with a crispy golden crust and tender interior.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup (110g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • For the Garlic-Herb Butter Glaze:
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and dried parsley flakes until evenly mixed.
  3. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces. Chill the bowl in the fridge for 5 minutes if butter melts.
  4. Stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese gently, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
  5. Pour cold buttermilk into the bowl and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the dough comes together. Adjust flour or buttermilk if needed to get sticky but manageable dough.
  6. Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop 10-12 mounds of dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly flour hands and pat dough mounds gently if desired. Do not press down.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until biscuits are golden brown on top and crispy at the edges. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
  8. While biscuits bake, melt unsalted butter for the glaze and stir in garlic powder, dried parsley flakes, and a pinch of salt.
  9. Brush the warm biscuits generously with the garlic-herb butter glaze immediately after baking.
  10. Transfer biscuits to a cooling rack for 5 minutes to set the crust. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for best texture. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough biscuits. Use fresh baking powder for proper rise. Brush biscuits with garlic butter immediately after baking to lock in moisture and flavor. Rotate pan halfway through baking if biscuits bake unevenly. Freshly shredded cheddar melts best.

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