Description
This Red Lobster–style Cheese Biscuit Loaf brings the famous flavor of their cheesy garlic biscuits into a soft, buttery loaf. Perfectly golden on the outside, fluffy inside, and loaded with cheddar and garlic flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Cold Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until crumbly.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix gently until combined (do not overmix).
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, parsley, and garlic powder. Brush over the hot loaf right after baking.
- Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra cheesy flavor, sprinkle additional cheddar on top before baking.
- You can substitute buttermilk with regular milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
- This loaf is best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in the oven the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American