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Flaky Cheddar Bay Biscuits Copycat Recipe Easy Homemade Red Lobster Biscuits

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This recipe recreates the famous Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits with a flaky texture, sharp cheddar cheese, and a garlicky butter topping. Perfect for a quick, comforting treat that pairs well with many meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1 cup (115g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, melted (for garlic butter topping)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for garlic butter topping)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • Pinch of salt (for garlic butter topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  4. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly throughout the mixture.
  5. Slowly add the milk or buttermilk and gently fold the dough with a fork or spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop large spoonfuls (about 3 tablespoons each) of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Optionally, gently pat the dough into rounds.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown on top. Check after 10 minutes to avoid over-browning.
  8. While baking, melt the butter for the garlic butter topping and stir in garlic powder, dried parsley flakes, and a pinch of salt.
  9. Immediately brush the hot biscuits with the garlic butter mixture as soon as they come out of the oven.
  10. Let the biscuits cool for a couple of minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Keep butter cold until the last moment to ensure flaky layers. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits. Brush garlic butter immediately after baking for best flavor. Freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese melts better than pre-shredded. Baking at high temperature (425°F) helps create flaky, golden biscuits.

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