Description
Hearty “buttery cheddar garlic biscuits” elevate comfort food with Southern charm. Flaky, golden layers packed with sharp cheddar and aromatic garlic promise a warm welcome to your table, inviting you to savor each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper thoroughly.
- Incorporate cold butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter, working until the texture resembles rough, uneven crumbs.
- Fold shredded cheddar cheese into the crumbly mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Gradually introduce milk, stirring gently until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms without overmixing.
- Use a 1/4-cup measure to drop dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving approximately 2 inches between each biscuit.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior that signals crisp edges and tender center.
- While baking, whisk melted butter with finely chopped parsley and additional garlic powder to create a fragrant topping.
- Immediately after removing biscuits from the oven, generously brush the hot surfaces with the garlic butter mixture.
- Allow biscuits to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving, allowing flavors to meld and butter to slightly set.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold and cut into small cubes for flakier biscuits that create better texture and rise.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense biscuits; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better structure.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp white cheddar or pepper jack for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg