Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
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Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Description
This recipe combines dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and optional cayenne pepper to form a flavor base. Wet ingredients of buttermilk and melted butter are whisked and incorporated into the dry mix, followed by folding in sharp cheddar cheese. The dough is kneaded lightly, rolled out to a specific thickness, and cut into rounds.
The biscuits bake at a high temperature (450°F) for a short time until crisp edges and golden tops form. Immediately after baking, they are brushed with a topping of melted butter mixed with fresh parsley and garlic powder, enhancing their garlic-cheddar profile and moist crumb.
These biscuits are best served warm and fresh, complementing rich meals like seafood or hearty entrees. Their cheesy, garlicky flavor combined with a tender interior and slightly crisp exterior make them distinctive and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
For the topping
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped fresh leaves
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper, if using.
- In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and butter. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula just until moist. Gently fold in cheese.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 10-12 rounds using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter.
- Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
for the topping
- Whisk together butter, parsley and garlic powder in a small bowl. Working one at a time, brush the tops of the biscuits with the butter mixture.
- Serve immediately.
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