Description
These Cheddar Garlic Butter Biscuits are flaky, cheesy, and bursting with garlic herb flavor. Perfectly golden and brushed with melted garlic butter, they make a delicious side for any meal or a savory snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cheese & Butter
- 3/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Incorporate Cold Butter: Cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until the butter pieces are pea-sized. This helps create the biscuit’s flaky texture.
- Add Cheese: Stir the shredded cheddar cheese into the flour and butter mixture evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the buttermilk and egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula just until the dough starts to come together—avoid overmixing to keep biscuits tender.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until combined, being careful not to overwork it.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the dough out to about ¾-inch thickness on a lightly floured countertop. Use a 2 to 2.5-inch diameter cookie cutter to cut biscuits by pressing straight down without twisting. Alternatively, slice into 18 square or rectangular biscuits.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet with some space between each to allow for baking expansion.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While biscuits bake, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl until well combined.
- Brush and Serve: As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic herb butter. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture. Enjoy!
Notes
- These biscuits are best served fresh and warm to enjoy their flaky texture and garlic butter flavor.
- Press the biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to help them rise evenly.
- You can substitute cheddar with other flavorful cheeses like Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 259 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 391 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg
