Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
Garlic Cheddar Biscuits are the perfect blend of buttery, cheesy, and garlicky goodness. These tender biscuits are quick to make and pair beautifully with soups, salads, or as an irresistible side to any meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just craving comfort food, these biscuits are sure to be a hit.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- - Pastry cutter or fork
- - Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- - 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
- - 1 tbsp baking powder
- - 1/2 tsp baking soda
- - 1 tsp granulated sugar
- - 1/2 tsp salt
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
- - 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- - 1 cup 120g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- - 3/4 cup 180ml buttermilk
- #### Garlic Butter Topping:
- - 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- - 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- **Mix Dry Ingredients:** In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and garlic powder.
- **Cut in the Butter:** Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- **Add Cheese:** Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- **Add Buttermilk:** Gradually pour in the buttermilk, stirring gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
- **Shape the Biscuits:** Scoop out 2-tablespoon-sized portions of dough and drop them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- **Bake:** Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- **Make the Garlic Butter Topping:** In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and parsley.
- **Brush and Serve:** As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter topping. Serve warm.