These Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, buttery, and packed with cheesy garlic flavor, made easily at home with simple ingredients and ready in just minutes. Baked hot for a golden top and tender center, they deliver that classic restaurant style biscuit texture without complicated steps.
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✅ Recipe Name: Cheddar Bay Biscuits
🕒 Ready In: ~20 minutes
👪 Serves: 10 biscuits
🍽 Calories: ~210 per biscuit (estimated)
🥣 Main Ingredients: Einkorn flour, cheddar cheese, buttermilk, butter, garlic salt
📖 Dietary Info: Vegetarian
👌 Difficulty: Easy - one bowl drop biscuits
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The dough comes together in one bowl, bakes quickly, and gets brushed with garlic butter straight from the oven for maximum flavor. Whether you serve them alongside soups, seafood, or weeknight dinners, these biscuits are an easy, crowd pleasing side that disappears fast.
If you enjoy homemade bread recipes like this, you might also like our Einkorn Biscuits, Gluten-Free Focaccia, or Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread. These easy sides pair well with everything from cozy soups to hearty main dishes.
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- How to Store:
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Why You'll Love these Cheddar Bay Biscuits:
Soft and Cheesy Texture: These biscuits bake up tender on the inside with golden edges and plenty of melted cheddar throughout.
Bold Garlic Butter Flavor: Brushing the biscuits with garlic butter straight from the oven adds rich flavor and that classic savory finish.
Quick and Easy: The dough comes together in one bowl and bakes in just minutes, making these biscuits perfect for busy meals or last minute sides.
Versatile Side Dish: Serve them with soups, seafood, chicken, or salads for an easy addition to almost any meal.
Key Ingredients:
- einkorn flour. Gives the biscuits a tender crumb and slightly nutty flavor while keeping the dough easy to work with.
- cheddar cheese. Adds rich, cheesy flavor throughout the biscuits. Sharp cheddar works especially well for a bold taste.
- buttermilk. Helps keep the biscuits soft and fluffy while adding a subtle tang.
- butter. Adds moisture and richness to the dough and is used again for brushing the tops after baking.
- garlic salt. Provides savory garlic flavor while seasoning the biscuits evenly.
Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this page for exact quantities.
Easy Substitutions & Variations:
- Flour Swap: If you do not have einkorn flour, all purpose flour can be used in the same amount, though the texture may be slightly different.
- Cheese Options: Sharp cheddar gives the most flavor, but mild cheddar, Colby Jack, or a cheddar blend all work well.
- Extra Garlic Flavor: Add a pinch of garlic powder to the dough or increase the garlic in the butter topping.
- Herb Add Ins: Stir in a small amount of chopped parsley or chives for a fresh finish.
- Mini Biscuits: Drop smaller portions of dough onto the baking sheet and reduce the bake time slightly for bite sized biscuits.
How to Make Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the einkorn flour, baking powder, and garlic salt.
- Step 2: Pour in the buttermilk and melted butter and stir gently until the dough just comes together.
- Step 3: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Step 4: While the biscuits bake, melt additional butter and stir in a small amount of garlic powder. Brush the warm biscuits with the garlic butter as soon as they come out of the oven, then serve warm.
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Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Do Not Over mix: Stir the dough just until it comes together. Over mixing can make the biscuits dense instead of tender.
- Use Fresh Baking Powder: Baking powder is key for lift in drop biscuits, so make sure yours is fresh for the best rise.
- Bake Hot: The high oven temperature helps the biscuits puff quickly and develop golden tops while staying soft inside.
- Brush While Warm: Brushing the biscuits with garlic butter right after baking helps the flavor soak in evenly.
- Serve Fresh: These biscuits are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven, when the texture is soft and fluffy.
How to Store:
Refrigerator: Store leftover Cheddar Bay Biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat the biscuits in the oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes or warm briefly in the microwave until heated through.
Freezer: Allow the biscuits to cool completely, then freeze in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and reheat before serving.
Cheddar Bay Biscuits FAQs:
Yes. All purpose flour can be used in the same amount if you do not have einkorn flour. The texture may be slightly different, but the biscuits will still bake up soft and flavorful.
Biscuits can turn out dense if the dough is over mixed or if the baking powder is not fresh. Stir just until combined and bake right away for best results.
These biscuits are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored and reheated. For the best texture, reheat them in the oven rather than the microwave.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups einkorn flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the einkorn flour, baking powder, and garlic salt.
- Pour in the buttermilk and melted butter and stir gently until the dough just comes together. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and lightly golden on top.
- While the biscuits bake, melt additional butter and stir in a small amount of garlic powder.
- Brush the warm biscuits with the garlic butter as soon as they come out of the oven, then serve warm.
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Notes
- Do Not Over mix: Stir the dough just until it comes together. Over mixing can make the biscuits dense instead of tender.
- Use Fresh Baking Powder: Baking powder is key for lift in drop biscuits, so make sure yours is fresh for the best rise.
- Bake Hot: The high oven temperature helps the biscuits puff quickly and develop golden tops while staying soft inside.
- Brush While Warm: Brushing the biscuits with garlic butter right after baking helps the flavor soak in evenly.
- Serve Fresh: These biscuits are best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven, when the texture is soft and fluffy.
Chloe says
These turned out so cheesy and flaky! I love that I don't have to go to a restaurant for these anymore!