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Small Batch Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

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These Small Batch Cheddar Biscuits are a quick and easy savory treat featuring sharp cheddar cheese and fresh parsley. Perfectly flaky and buttery, they’re made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection. The garlic butter topping adds a delicious punch of flavor, making these biscuits ideal for a snack, side dish, or light breakfast.

Ingredients

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Biscuit Dough

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into ¼ inch pieces
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, salt, and garlic powder until well combined. This helps evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Add the cold, diced salted butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand. This step creates the flaky texture in the biscuits.
  4. Add Liquids and Mix-ins: Stir in the milk gently, then fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. Mix just until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
  5. Shape Biscuits: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart to allow for rising.
  6. Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through.
  7. Prepare Topping: While the biscuits bake, combine the melted salted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Stir well to blend flavors.
  8. Brush Biscuits: Once the biscuits are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes to stabilize. Then brush each biscuit generously with the garlic butter mixture for added flavor and moisture.
  9. Serve Warm: Serve the biscuits warm for the best taste experience. Enjoy as a side dish or snack.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, broil the biscuits for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Use cold butter to ensure flaky biscuit layers.
  • Parsley can be substituted with chives or thyme for a different herb flavor.
  • These biscuits are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.

Keywords: cheddar biscuits, small batch biscuits, quick cheddar biscuits, garlic butter biscuits, cheesy biscuits, savory biscuits

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