Vegan Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe
A delicious vegan copycat of Red Lobster’s famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits, made with plant-based ingredients including soy milk, vegan butter, and vegan cheddar cheese. These fluffy, savory biscuits are packed with garlic and fresh parsley, perfect for serving warm as a comforting side or snack.
- Author: reem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Vegan Buttermilk
- 1 cup (250 mL) cold soy milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (24 g) baking powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Butter and Cheese
- 8 tablespoons (112 g) vegan butter, cold (cubed)
- ¾ cup (80 g) vegan cheddar cheese shreds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Chill Vegan Butter: Remove vegan butter from the refrigerator, cut into small cubes with a sharp knife, and place the cubes into the freezer to chill while preparing other ingredients.
- Make Vegan Buttermilk: Combine 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with cold soy milk in a large liquid measuring cup until it reaches the 1 cup line. Stir and let sit for a few minutes to curdle, forming vegan buttermilk. Chill both the vegan buttermilk and a large mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 430°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Remove the chilled mixing bowl from the freezer and add flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking soda. Stir well to combine thoroughly.
- Process Butter and Flour: Add about three-quarters of the flour mixture and the chilled cubed vegan butter to a food processor. Pulse on high for about 30 seconds until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Combine Mixtures: Transfer the processed butter-flour crumb into the mixing bowl with the remaining flour mixture. Make a well in the center and pour in the vegan buttermilk. Gently stir just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Fold in Cheese and Parsley: Carefully fold in the vegan cheddar cheese shreds and chopped fresh parsley to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
- Shape Biscuits: Use an ice cream scoop or a ¼ cup measuring cup to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing biscuits apart to allow for rising.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Topping: In a small bowl, combine melted vegan butter, chopped parsley, and garlic powder, stirring to mix well.
- Brush and Serve: As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, generously brush them with the garlic butter topping. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For best results, keep the vegan butter and mixing bowl very cold to achieve tender, flaky biscuits.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough biscuits; gently combine until just moistened.
- Use a food processor to quickly create the butter-flour crumb for a delicate texture.
- Serve these biscuits immediately after brushing with garlic butter for optimum flavor and softness.
- Vegan cheddar cheese can be substituted with any plant-based cheese of your choice.
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