Description
These Vegan Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, fluffy, and bursting with cheesy, garlicky flavor. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, they mimic the beloved Red Lobster biscuits but are 100% plant-based, made with vegan cheese and butter.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup melted vegan butter (cooled for 5 minutes)
- 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter (for topping)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded vegan cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and lightly grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Make the buttermilk: Combine the unsweetened soy milk and apple cider vinegar in a glass measuring cup, stir, and let the mixture sit for a few minutes to curdle, creating vegan buttermilk.
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper thoroughly.
- Mix in wet ingredients: Add the vegan buttermilk and cooled melted vegan butter to the dry ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender. Gently fold in the shredded vegan cheddar cheese by hand if needed.
- Scoop dough: Lightly grease a 1/4 cup measuring cup and scoop biscuit dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the biscuits apart.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
- Prepare the topping: In a small bowl, stir together the melted vegan butter, garlic powder, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Brush and serve: Brush the warm biscuits with the garlic butter topping, then serve immediately for best flavor and texture. Leftover biscuits can be stored covered for 3-4 days or frozen.
Notes
- Use a light hand when mixing the dough to keep biscuits tender and fluffy.
- The cayenne pepper is optional, but it adds a subtle heat that complements the cheese and garlic flavors.
- Brushing the biscuits with the garlic butter immediately after baking enhances their flavor and moisture.
- Vegan cheddar cheese can be substituted with other plant-based cheeses if desired.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend, adjusting liquid as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 281 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
