Description
A smoky, sweet-heat twist on classic cheddar bay biscuits, incorporating roasted garlic and smoked paprika into the dough, then finished with a sticky honey glaze for an irresistible side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.75 cup whole milk
- 1 head garlic, roasted and mashed
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- For the Spicy Honey Glaze:
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Roast Garlic and Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the top off a head of garlic, drizzle with oil and salt, wrap in foil, and roast for 40-60 minutes until soft. Let cool, then squeeze out the mashed garlic paste.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and smoked paprika. Cut in the cold diced butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Fold in Cheese and Milk: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mashed roasted garlic. Add the whole milk and mix gently with a spatula until the dough is just combined, shaggy, and slightly sticky. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake Biscuits: Drop roughly 1/4 cup portions of dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare and Apply Glaze: While the biscuits bake, prepare the glaze by melting the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the honey, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and dried parsley until smooth. Immediately brush the glaze generously over the hot biscuits as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
To achieve flaky biscuits, ensure the butter is very cold before cutting it into the dry ingredients. Avoid overmixing the dough; mix only until the flour is hydrated to prevent tough biscuits. For meal prepping, roast the garlic ahead of time to reduce overall preparation time when making the biscuits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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