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
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- 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.
- Stir in cheddar cheese.
- Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- Drop dough onto a greased baking sheet, about 2 tablespoons per biscuit.
- Brush each biscuit with melted butter.
- 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.