Description
Savory cheddar bay biscuit bread brings classic Red Lobster flavors home with a simple, hearty twist. Cheesy, herbed quick bread delivers restaurant-quality comfort with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (591 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsps (56 grams) butter, melted (for bread)
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
- ½ tsp table salt or sea salt
- 4 tbsps (56 grams) butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a rectangular baking pan with cooking spray or butter to ensure effortless bread release.
- Dry Mixture: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry foundation for the bread.
- Wet Integration: Gently fold in shredded cheddar cheese, milk, melted butter, and egg until a cohesive batter emerges, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Batter Transfer: Pour the creamy mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly to promote consistent baking and attractive presentation.
- Baking Process: Slide the pan into the preheated oven, allowing the bread to transform for 35-40 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Herbed Butter Finish: While bread bakes, combine melted butter with dried parsley and additional garlic powder to create a luxurious topping.
- Final Touch: Immediately after removing the bread from the oven, generously brush the herbed butter across the hot surface, enhancing flavor and creating a glistening appearance.
- Cooling and Serving: Rest the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a cutting board, slice, and serve warm for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use freshly shredded cheddar for maximum flavor and melting quality; pre-packaged shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can affect texture.
- Mixing Technique Crucial: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense bread; stir just until ingredients combine for a tender, light result.
- Butter Brush Technique: Apply herbed butter immediately after baking while bread is hot to ensure maximum absorption and flavor penetration.
- Cooling is Key: Let bread rest in pan for exactly 10 minutes to help it set and prevent crumbling when removing, ensuring clean slices and optimal structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg