Cheddar Bay Biscuits
These Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the perfect match for any meal. Buttery, cheesy, and irresistibly flaky, these biscuits take only 10 minutes in the oven!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup buttermilk, lukewarm
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
For the Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and butter. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold flour mixture with the butter mixture just until no flour streaks remain; small lumps are fine. Gently fold in the cheese.
- Form dough into 12 evenly sized mounds and place them 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes or just until golden brown. While biscuits are baking, make the butter topping by combining butter, chives, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Once biscuits are done baking, gently brush the tops with butter mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best flavor, grate your own block of high-quality cheddar cheese. Pre-shredded cheese often has added anti-caking agents that can affect the texture and flavor of your biscuits.
- I use an ice cream scooper to evenly form drop biscuits, which also helps them all bake evenly.
- For a smoother look to your biscuits, dampen hands with a bit of water and gently roll the biscuits into balls.
- You can also roll the dough out to a 1 ¼” thick rectangular sheet and use a 2 1/2 “ biscuit cutter to create perfectly circular biscuits.
- This recipe is part of our Side Dishes Collection.
- These biscuits are perfect for soaking up the rich, hearty flavors of a classic Beef Stew Recipe or this Instant Pot Irish Guinness Beef Stew.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg