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Cheddar Bay Biscuits

These fluffy, cheesy biscuits loaded with sharp cheddar and brushed with garlic butter make any meal feel special. Ready in just 25 minutes with simple pantry staples, they rival any famous chain restaurant version with their tender interior, crispy edges, and addictive garlic butter topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk cold
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 and 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
For the Garlic Butter Topping
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Box grater for cheese
  • Cookie scoop or two spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in your large mixing bowl.
  3. In your medium bowl, whisk together the cold buttermilk and melted butter until combined.
  4. Stir the shredded cheddar into your dry ingredients, then pour in the buttermilk mixture. Mix gently with a fork or wooden spoon just until the ingredients come together into a shaggy, sticky dough with no dry flour visible. Do not overmix.
  5. Use a large cookie scoop or two spoons to drop heaping portions of dough (roughly 1/4 cup each) onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits have risen beautifully.
  7. While the biscuits bake, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan or microwave. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and chopped fresh parsley until everything is well combined.
  8. Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the garlic butter generously over the tops of each hot biscuit.
  9. Serve the biscuits warm for the best texture and taste.

Notes

Keep your butter and buttermilk cold until the moment you use them for extra fluffy biscuits. Grate your own cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded for best results. Work quickly once you mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.