Copycat Red Lobster Biscuits
Make homemade Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits with this copycat recipe featuring whole grains, Greek yogurt, and healthier fats for better nutrition.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon dried parsley
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.75 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder for topping
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley for topping
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika for topping
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley until evenly combined.
- 3
Add the cold cubed butter and olive oil to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and Greek yogurt until smooth, then add the shredded cheddar cheese to this mixture.
- 5
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the buttermilk mixture, stirring gently with a fork until just combined and a shaggy dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- 6
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 4-5 times until it just comes together, then pat it into a disk approximately 0.75 inches thick.
- 7
Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart, re-rolling scraps as needed.
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash.
- 9
Brush the top of each biscuit lightly with the egg wash to promote golden browning.
- 10
Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown on top.
- 11
While the biscuits bake, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, paprika, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the seasoning butter.
- 12
Remove the biscuits from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the seasoning butter while they are still warm, allowing it to soak in.
- 13
Transfer the warm biscuits to a serving basket lined with a cloth napkin and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| all-purpose flour only | 0.5 cup whole wheat flour mixed with all-purpose | Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while maintaining the light texture when combined in a 1:3 ratio with all-purpose flour |
| buttermilk only | 0.75 cup buttermilk plus 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt | Greek yogurt adds protein and probiotics while maintaining the acidic environment needed for tender biscuits, reducing overall fat content |
| butter only | 6 tablespoons butter plus 3 tablespoons olive oil | Olive oil provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and anti-inflammatory compounds while reducing saturated fat intake |
| regular salt amount | 0.5 teaspoon salt in dough plus seasoning adjustments in topping | Reducing sodium in the dough while adding flavor through the herb-focused topping reduces overall sodium intake for better heart health |
| sharp cheddar only | 0.5 cup sharp cheddar plus 0.25 cup aged gruyere or parmesan | Combining cheeses provides more complex flavor with less total cheese needed, and aged varieties contain beneficial enzymes for digestion |
| salted butter topping | unsalted butter with herb and spice topping | Using unsalted butter and controlling salt through measured seasoning allows better sodium management and flavor precision |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 12)
| Calories | 245 |
| Total Fat | 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Cholesterol | 32mg |
| Sodium | 380mg |
| Carbohydrates | 26g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Protein | 8g |
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