Description
These Homemade Cheddar Biscuits are fluffy, cheesy, and packed with garlic buttery flavor. Crispy golden on the outside and tender inside, they make a perfect savory side or snack. Made with simple pantry staples including sharp cheddar cheese and cold buttermilk, these biscuits come together easily and bake to perfection in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Wet & Dairy Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and baking soda until evenly combined for a uniform dough.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining for flakiness.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly throughout the flour and butter mixture.
- Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently mix using a spoon or spatula until just combined into a soft dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender and flaky.
- Shape Biscuits: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, scoop the dough into mounds and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the biscuits for 14 to 16 minutes or until they are tall and golden brown on top, indicating a perfect bake.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the biscuits bake, mix the melted butter with the remaining garlic powder and chopped fresh parsley if using to create a flavorful garlic butter.
- Brush and Serve: As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter and serve warm to enjoy the melty, garlicky goodness.
Notes
- For extra flaky biscuits, keep all ingredients very cold and handle the dough as little as possible to avoid overworking the gluten.
- You can swap sharp cheddar for other cheeses such as Colby Jack or pepper jack to add different flavor profiles.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, increase the garlic powder slightly in the dough or garlic butter.
- Serve these biscuits warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
