Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10–12 biscuits
Skill Level: Easy
Category: Bread / Side Dish
Best Served With: Soups, chowders, or as a snack all on their own!
Ingredients
For the Biscuits:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon sugar
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¾ teaspoon salt
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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¾ cup buttermilk (or use ¾ cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 min)
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (or ½ tsp dried parsley)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Cut in Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pro Tip: The key to fluffy biscuits is keeping the butter cold. Work quickly!
Step 4: Add Cheese
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese evenly throughout the mixture.
Step 5: Add Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until combined. Do not overmix — the dough should look slightly shaggy.
Step 6: Shape the Biscuits
Use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to drop mounds of dough (about ¼ cup each) onto your prepared baking sheet.
You should get 10–12 biscuits depending on your scoop size.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are fully cooked through.
Step 8: Garlic Butter Finish
While the biscuits are baking, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley in a small bowl.
As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush each one generously with the garlic butter mixture.
Serving Suggestion
Serve warm! Perfect alongside pasta, soups, chili, or even on their own with a swipe of extra butter.
Storage Tips
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Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes or microwave for 20 seconds.
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Freezer: Freeze unbaked scoops of dough for up to 2 months; bake from frozen (add 3–4 minutes to bake time).
Make It Your Own
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Spicy Kick: Add ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or some diced jalapeños.
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Cheese Swap: Use Gruyère, Monterey Jack, or a sharp white cheddar for a new flavor.
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Herby Twist: Add 1 tsp of Italian seasoning or rosemary to the dough.
Final Thoughts
There’s something dangerously addictive about these biscuits — soft on the inside, crisp on the edges, and that garlic butter? Pure bliss. Make them once, and your family will beg you to make them again (and again)!
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