Description
Cheesy, garlicky, and utterly irresistible homemade Red Lobster cheese biscuit loaf, perfect with soups, salads, or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup buttermilk, cold
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in cold buttermilk and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley until evenly distributed.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil.
- While the loaf is baking, prepare the garlic butter topping by melting butter and stirring in garlic powder and dried parsley flakes.
- Once the loaf is baked, let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the loaf is still warm, brush the top and sides generously with the prepared garlic butter topping.
- Let the garlic butter soak in for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use cold ingredients (butter and buttermilk) for a tender, flaky loaf.
- Do not overmix the dough.
- Experiment with different types of cheese.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Dough can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Baked loaf can be frozen. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To reheat the loaf, wrap it in aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through. You can also microwave individual slices for a quick reheat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes