Description
These Cheddar Garlic Butter Biscuits are flaky and flavorful, packed with shredded cheddar cheese and enhanced with a delicious garlic herb butter glaze. Perfectly golden and tender, they’re easy to make and ideal for serving alongside meals or enjoying as 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
Butter and Cheese
- 3/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Garlic Butter Glaze
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the biscuits from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and garlic powder until fully combined.
- Cut in Cold Butter: Using a pastry cutter, cut the cold, cubed salted butter into the flour mixture until the butter pieces are the size of peas. This creates the flaky texture. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese evenly throughout the mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients and Form Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Pour this into the flour and butter mixture. Gently fold the ingredients with a spatula until the dough just begins to come together.
- Knead Dough Lightly: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead very gently just until it holds together. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the biscuits tender.
- Shape Biscuits: Roll the dough out to approximately ¾-inch thickness on a lightly floured counter. Use a floured 2 to 2.5-inch round cookie cutter to cut out biscuits, pressing straight down without twisting to maintain the layers. Alternatively, slice into 18 square or rectangular biscuits. Place the biscuits spaced apart on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Glaze: While the biscuits bake, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush Biscuits and Serve: As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, generously brush them with the garlic herb butter mixture. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use cold butter for best biscuit flakiness.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- Press the cutter straight down without twisting to keep the biscuits fluffy.
- Serve warm for optimal taste and texture.
- You can substitute sharp cheddar cheese for a more intense flavor.
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
