Description
Red Lobster’s cheese biscuit loaf brings coastal comfort straight to kitchen counters with irresistible cheesy goodness. Packed with sharp cheddar and buttery herbs, this simple bread promises warm, savory satisfaction for weekend brunches and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease or parchment paper.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a seasoned flour base with aromatic spices and leavening agents.
- Incorporate cold butter into the dry mixture, using a pastry cutter or fingertips to create a crumbly texture resembling coarse sand.
- Gently fold shredded cheddar cheese into the flour mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk buttermilk and egg together in a separate container until thoroughly blended.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a tender biscuit-like consistency.
- Transfer the dough into the prepared loaf pan, creating rustic, uneven layers for a distinctive pull-apart appearance.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the surface turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, brush the warm surface with a garlic-infused butter and fresh parsley glaze.
- Allow the loaf to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to prevent soggy bottoms.
Notes
- Ensure butter is extremely cold to create flaky, tender biscuit texture that mimics Red Lobster’s signature style.
- Gently fold ingredients to prevent tough, dense loaf by avoiding overmixing the batter.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for maximum flavor and smoother melting compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and adding xanthan gum for proper binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg