Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Course: Bread and Baked Goods

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 27

Servings: biscuits

Calories: 252cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

These Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits will be one of the best things to grace your dinner table! Made with homemade biscuit dough topped with a garlic butter glaze, these delicious biscuits are baked to perfection with a crisp outer while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside!

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Ingredients

Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup cold salted butter (cubed)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (150 grams)
1 cup buttermilk

Garlic Butter

2 tablespoons melted butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, parsley, paprika, and garlic powder.
Add butter cubes and cut them in using a pastry cutter or a fork (you can also use your hands!). You want it crumbly, with pea-sized chunks of butter in the mixture.
Add the cheese and stir until combined.
Add buttermilk and stir until a sticky dough forms. Divide the dough into 10 large or 12 regular portions and use your hands to shape it into a rough disc, slightly flattened on top (it doesn't have to be perfect!). Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Combine the ingredients for garlic butter (melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley) and brush the tops of the biscuits.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until light golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Storage and Prepping Ahead

These biscuits are easy to make fresh, but you can also prepare them ahead of time if you wish to save time on the day.

Prep Ahead

Prep the biscuits on the baking sheet, cover them, and refrigerate them for up to 1 day before baking them to enjoy them freshly baked with less fuss on the day. They may need a couple of extra minutes in the oven as you're baking them from chilled; just keep an eye on them.
You can also prep these and freeze them before baking. Simply freeze them flat on a baking sheet for 2 hours, then pop them into a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Brush with garlic butter and bake right from frozen! Just add a few minutes of baking time to make sure they're fully done.

Storage

Refrigerator: You can make these biscuits, bake them, and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. I recommend reheating them in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes to make them warm and crisp before serving them again.
Freezer: You can make these biscuits, cool them, and freeze them for up to 3 months. I recommend thawing completely and reheating in the oven or air fryer before serving.

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