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Cheddar Bay Garlic Biscuits

Tender drop biscuits loaded with sharp cheddar, garlic, and Old Bay, baked golden and brushed with a warm garlic parsley butter.

Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min
Total:35 min
Serves:8-10 biscuits
Difficulty:easy
Cheddar Bay Garlic Biscuits

Ingredients

Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk

Garlic Butter Topping

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon Old Bay
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • Small pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  2. 2

    Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and Old Bay.

  3. 3

    Cut or rub in the cold butter until you have pea-sized pieces. Stir in the cheddar.

  4. 4

    Fold in the buttermilk and minced garlic just until no dry flour remains. The dough should be thick and sticky; don't overmix.

  5. 5

    Scoop into 8 mounds on the baking sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Mix the topping ingredients and brush over the warm biscuits.

Tips

Keep the butter and buttermilk cold until the moment they go in — cold butter is what makes the biscuits tender and flaky.

Shred the cheddar yourself. Pre-shredded cheese is coated to prevent clumping and won't melt as nicely.

Stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears. A lumpy, sticky dough bakes up lighter than a smooth one.

Brush on the garlic butter while the biscuits are still warm so it soaks in.