Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Scratch!!

If you google Cheddar Bay Biscuits, you'll see there are so many recipes out there trying to duplicate the original recipe. Most of the recipes use a boxed baking mix such as Bisquick. I tried using Bisquick last year too, but the end result was not as good as the real thing. Then I found this recipe that blends cake flour and all purpose flour together. I was a little skeptical at first since I was let down last year. However, this recipe just blew me away! I personally love this sooooooooooooooo much better than the stuff at the restaurant! Don't believe me? Try for yourself :o)

Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Scratch

(Source: www.portuguesegirlcooks.com)

1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) cake flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 1/2 oz)

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Garlic Topping

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter

2 cloves garlic, finely minced or through garlic press

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried parsley

Adjust oven rack to the upper-middle position, and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk both flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder until combined. Add in the cubed butter and using your fingers, rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Add in the shredded cheese and mix to combine. Add in the buttermilk and mix until combined. Using a 1/4 measuring spoon, scoop the biscuit mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake the biscuits for 10 minutes, and them remove and brush with butter mixture, and then bake for an additional 5 minutes until the tops are puffed and golden brown. Allow biscuits to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack. Serve at room temperature or while slightly warm.

Butter Topping

In a small saucepan, combine butter and minced garlic, heat on medium heat until the butter is melted and garlic is fragrant about  1 to 2 minutes. Add in the garlic powder and dried parsley, and stir to combine. Set aside.