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Crispy Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

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A simple and easy homemade version of the iconic Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits featuring a crispy outside and fluffy, cheesy inside with a buttery garlic glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup (100 g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) buttermilk (or milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, finely minced
  • ¼ cup (56 g) butter, melted (for brushing)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a rack in the middle.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and garlic powder.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mix and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  4. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese evenly.
  5. Pour in buttermilk and gently stir until just combined; dough will be sticky.
  6. Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold dough over itself 2-3 times to create layers, then pat back down to 1-inch thickness.
  7. Use a 2.5-inch round biscuit cutter dipped in flour to cut out biscuits. Place biscuits close together on a greased baking sheet or cast iron skillet for softer sides, or spaced apart for crispier edges.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top and bottom.
  9. While baking, melt butter and stir in minced garlic and chopped parsley.
  10. Brush garlic butter generously over hot biscuits as soon as they come out of the oven.
  11. Let biscuits rest on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky layers. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough biscuits. Press biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to keep edges sharp. Brush garlic butter immediately after baking for best flavor and sheen. Dough can be chilled for 10-15 minutes if too sticky. Fresh baking powder and soda ensure good rise.

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