Description
These homemade cheesy garlic biscuits are soft, flaky, and bursting with sharp cheddar cheese and a hint of garlic. Perfectly golden and brushed with a flavorful garlic parsley butter, they make an irresistible side for any meal or a savory snack on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
For the biscuits:
- 2 cups (254 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 1/4 cups (6 ounces / 170 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup (178 ml) buttermilk, very cold
For the butter:
- 3 tablespoons (43 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dry ingredients and cut in butter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. Use a pastry blender to cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles pea-sized crumbs. This step creates a flaky texture.
- Add cheese and buttermilk: Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Then add the very cold buttermilk and gently stir just until the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits light.
- Shape and bake biscuits: Drop the dough by scant 1/4-cup portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake in the preheated oven until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, approximately 16 to 17 minutes.
- Prepare garlic butter and brush biscuits: While the biscuits bake, combine the melted butter, dried parsley, and garlic powder. Immediately upon removing the biscuits from the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter to infuse flavor and add moisture.
- Serve warm: Serve the biscuits warm for the best taste and texture, making them a perfect accompaniment to any meal or a delicious snack on their own.
Notes
- Use cold butter for flakier biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
- Brush the biscuits immediately after baking for optimal flavor absorption.
- Sharp cheddar cheese adds a bold flavor but feel free to substitute with your favorite cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
