Red Lobster Biscuits
Ingredients
8
servings
- 3 cups Bisquick biscuit mix
- 1 cup grated mild cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
- 4 tbsp cold butter plus 2 tbsp melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder plus 1/4 tsp
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, using a pastry blender or large fork, blend together Bisquick mix and 4 tablespoons cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in by hand the cheese, milk, 1/4 tsp garlic powder and parsley flakes. Be careful not to over mix; mixture will look mealy.
- Drop by spoonful onto a greased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 375 degrees approximately 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Five minutes before the biscuits are done, melt 2 tablespoons butter mixed with ½ teaspoon garlic powder and brush over each biscuit.
Common Problems and Solutions
Q: How do I know when to brush on the garlic butter?
A: The instructions say 'five minutes before done' which means around the 10-minute mark. Set a timer for 10 minutes after you put them in the oven, then brush and let them finish baking.
Q: My biscuits spread out too much. What happened?
A: The dough might have been over-mixed or too warm. Keep the butter cold and mix just until combined. The dough should be thick enough to hold its shape when dropped.
Tips and Techniques
For extra-fluffy biscuits, make sure your Bisquick and butter are cold when you start mixing. The cold butter creates steam pockets as it melts in the oven, giving you that tender, flaky texture.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Bisquick biscuit mix: 3 cups all-purpose flour + 4 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1 1/2 tsp salt + 3/4 tsp cream of tartar
- mild cheddar cheese: sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack
- milk: buttermilk
Equipment Needed
- Pastry blender or large fork
- Cookie sheet
- Pastry brush for garlic butter
