Red Lobster Cheese Biscuit Loaf (Print version)

A tender cheddar biscuit loaf inspired by Red Lobster biscuits, baked in one pan and finished with garlic parsley butter.

# Ingredients:

For the loaf

01 - 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon fine salt
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
06 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 6 oz (170 g) sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small 1/4-inch cubes or half shredded
08 - 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) whole milk, room temperature
09 - 3/4 cup (180 g) full-fat sour cream, room temperature
10 - 1 large egg, room temperature
11 - 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

For the garlic butter topping

12 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
15 - Pinch of flaky salt, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment if you want easy lifting after baking.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper until evenly combined.
03 - Add the cheddar to the flour mixture and toss until every piece is lightly coated. This helps keep the cheese suspended in the loaf.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, sour cream, egg, and melted butter until mostly smooth.
05 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Fold with a spatula just until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
06 - Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without wet batter.
07 - Stir the topping butter with garlic powder and parsley. Brush over the warm loaf, sprinkle with flaky salt if using, and cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served warm, 10-20 minutes after baking.
02 - A center temperature of about 200°F to 205°F means the loaf is baked through.
03 - Slice leftovers before freezing for easier reheating.

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