Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits | Homemade Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

In a large bowl, add 1.5 cups of self-raising flour and 0.5 cups of plain flour.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of baking soda, and mix well until combined.

Grate in 1/3 cup of cold shortening and mix until no large chunks are visible.

Mix in 3/4 cup of sharp cheddar cheese until well combined.

Add 3/4 cup of cold water and 1/4 cup of buttermilk, mixing gently until just blended.

Using a 1/4 cup measurement, portion the mixture onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Bake in a preheated oven at 220 degrees Celsius (425 Fahrenheit) for 14 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

While the biscuits are baking, make the garlic butter spread by combining 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of dried parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon of super fine sugar in a bowl and mixing until well combined.

When the biscuits come out of the oven, use a brush to spread the garlic butter over the top while they are still warm and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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