Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder until well combined. Cut in ½ cup of cold unsalted butter, cubed, using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some almond-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Fold in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese until evenly distributed. Pour in ¾ cup of cold buttermilk and stir with a fork until a shaggy dough just comes together — be careful not to overmix, as this will make the biscuits tough.

3. 3

   Drop heaping ¼-cup scoops of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Use your hands to gently shape them if necessary, but avoid overworking the dough.

4. 4

   Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. While the biscuits are baking, prepare the garlic butter topping.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Brush the garlic butter generously over the hot biscuits immediately after they come out of the oven, and serve warm.