Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add butter pieces and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in cheddar cheese.
4. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
5. Drop dough onto a greased baking sheet, about 2 tablespoons per biscuit.
6. Brush each biscuit with melted butter.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe is a copycat of the famous Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits.
• The key to making light and fluffy biscuits is to not overwork the dough.
• These biscuits go great with a bowl of soup or a salad.