Cheddar Bay Biscuit Loaf (Printable Version)

Savory cheesy bread loaf with buttery garlic flavor and sharp cheddar, inspired by the famous biscuits everyone loves.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Cheese & Herbs

07 - 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
11 - 1 large egg

→ Garlic Butter Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and salt until well blended.
03 - Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and parsley until combined and cheese is evenly coated with flour mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, and egg until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to ensure tender texture.
06 - Spread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
08 - While the loaf bakes, mix the topping butter, garlic powder, and parsley in a small bowl until smooth.
09 - Remove loaf from oven. While still hot, brush the loaf generously with the garlic butter topping, allowing it to soak into the crust.
10 - Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You get all those famous Red Lobster flavors in one easy slice instead of fussy individual portions
  • The garlic butter soaking into the hot crust creates this irresistible crispy top that people fight over
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes the bread tough so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Letting the butter cool before mixing prevents it from cooking the eggs prematurely
  • Brush the garlic butter on immediately after baking while the crust is still hot enough to soak it in
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients create the most tender crumb so set everything out about 30 minutes before baking
  • Use the sharpest cheddar you can find since the cheese flavor carries the whole recipe

Go Back