Red Lobsters Cheddar Bay Biscuit Loaf (Printable Version)
Savory cheesy loaf inspired by Red Lobster biscuits, buttery and fluffy with sharp cheddar and herbs.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Cheese & Herbs
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
11 - 1 large egg
→ Garlic Butter Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
03 - Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and parsley until combined and cheese is evenly coated with flour mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
06 - Spread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
07 - Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
08 - While the loaf bakes, mix the topping butter, garlic powder, and parsley in a small bowl until combined.
09 - Remove loaf from oven. While still hot, brush the loaf generously with the garlic butter topping.
10 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The entire house smells like buttery garlic heaven within minutes of popping it in the oven
- One loaf feeds a crowd with zero effort individual biscuit shaping required
02 -
- Overmixing will make your loaf tough and dense, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- That garlic butter brushing step is what transforms it from good bread into something magical
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a better texture
- Let the loaf cool for the full 10 minutes or it might crumble when you slice it