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Flaky Gluten Free Cheddar Biscuits

Published: May 19, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 16 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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If you have been looking for the perfect flaky gluten free cheddar biscuits, wait until you try this recipe! My recipe gives you all of those flaky layers and delicious flavors similar to Red Lobster's Gluten Free Cheddar Bay Biscuits! A bonus is they are so easy to make in about 30 minutes!

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My family and I seriously can't stop eating these biscuits! This is a recipe I have been working on for a couple of months on and off. One of my newsletter readers asked me to work on a gluten free cheese biscuit recipe, and I was pretty determined to get it right!

I recently had red lobster gluten free biscuits that I made from a mix, and the flavor was so good! I think these biscuits are very close in flavor, so you will have to drop me a note and let me know what you think!!

If you love to bake, you will want to check out all of my incredible gluten free biscuit recipes!

Why these gluten free biscuits are so good:

If you love biscuits with all those flaky layers, these biscuits will get you drooling! They are simple to make with real ingredients. I was able to make this recipe in about 30 minutes quickly.

Grab some mixing bowls and a biscuit cutter, and get ready to make biscuits! If you are trying to be grain-free, you can also make my Paleo Biscuits and add the same seasonings as this recipe to mimic the flavor.

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If you want to know what gluten free flour is best for making homemade biscuits, I tested 5 different gluten free flour blends to find the best one to make my gluten free biscuits recipe!

Ingredients notes:

  • Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work; I just have not tested other flours.
  • If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
  • Cheddar cheese - either buy shredded or shred some yourself. I liked to use sharp cheddar, but mild cheddar also tastes great!
  • Butter - make sure your butter is very cold. It will help make those flaky layers!
  • Garlic powder - you can substitute this for two cloves of minced garlic, but make sure it is minced in tiny bits.
  • Milk - I use whole milk, but 2% and skim should also work well.

You can also make these Gluten Free Bisquick Biscuits with cheddar cheese.

Recipe step-by-step directions:

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Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend.

Step 2: Use a pastry blender to cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients. The mix should look like it has small pebbles in it.

NOTE: You can use a food processor but be very careful not to over blend. If your dough is over-mixed, you will not get the buttery, flaky layers!! Also, know the food processor will cut the cheese up quite a bit, making your dough more orange.

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Step 3: Add the milk and mix until you have a soft dough ball.

Step 4: Put the dough onto wax paper and press it until it is 1 ½ to 2-inches thick. It is okay to dust the wax paper and the top of the dough if the dough is sticky.

biscuit photos of steps 5 and 6

Step 5: Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuit shapes. Take the extra dough and re-press it again to cut more biscuits out.

Step 6: Brush the tops of each biscuit with some milk. This will help the tops brown better.

biscuits on a tray ready to bake

These biscuits are ready to bake at 400º F. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the tops are slightly golden. Actual bake time may vary a little depending on how large and thick your biscuit dough is cut.

biscuits right out of the oven

Baked gluten free cheddar biscuits fresh out of the oven!!

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Cut them in half and add butter. These gluten free cheese biscuits are so good with melted butter! If you love cheddar cheese as much as we do, give my Gluten Free Cheez Its Crackers a try too!

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Is shredded cheese gluten free?

Most shredded cheese is gluten free. It is dusted with cellulose powder to prevent sticking. As a backup, always read the ingredients label to be sure there is no gluten.

Can you make these as plain gluten free biscuits?

You can easily make these plain by omitting the garlic powder, dried parsley flakes, and cheddar cheese.

Can you make these cheddar biscuits dairy-free?

That is a tough question. You can use dairy-free vegan butter and cheese, but the flavor will be slightly different due to how vegan cheeses melt. VioLife is by far the best dairy-free cheese to try in this recipe.

How long will these biscuits keep fresh?

These gluten free biscuits will keep fresh for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze them?

You can easily freeze these biscuits. Put them into a freezer-safe ziplock-style bag. They will keep up to 4 months.

Do you have to refrigerate cheese biscuits?

I recommend refrigerating your cheese biscuits because gluten free flour blends tend to have fewer preservatives, and they can spoil quickly.

Why did my biscuits turn out hard?

This can happen if you overwork your dough. I always recommend mixing by hand and not using a food processor or mixer.

For another fun flavor, check out these Gluten Free Cornmeal Biscuits too!

a stack of three gluten free cheddar biscuits

More gluten free bread recipes:

  • Gluten Free Dinner Rolls
  • Easy Gluten Free Focaccia Bread
  • Gluten Free Flatbread
  • Gluten Free Sourdough Bread
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Biscuits

Recipe

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Gluten Free Cheddar Biscuits

Sandi Gaertner
This deliciously easy gluten free cheddar biscuits recipe is going to become a family favorite. Full of those flaky layers, they are a great Red Lobster Old Bay Biscuits recipe.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Total Time 28 mins
Course Gluten Free Bread Recipe
Cuisine American
Servings 9 biscuits
Calories 268 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups gluten free flour blend * see note
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons milk for brushing over the biscuits

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400º F
  • In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
  • Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour. When you are done it will look like there are pebbles in the flour.
  • Pour the milk into the bowl and mix into a dough ball.
  • Place a piece of wax paper down and put the dough ball on it. Feel free to dust the dough with a little gluten free flour.
  • Press the dough to 1 ½ to 2 inches thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuit shapes. Do not twist the biscuit cutter when pulling it out of the dough.
  • Place the biscuits onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Brush the top of each biscuit with milk. This will help the tops get golden.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are slightly golden. Actual time may vary depending on the size of your biscuits.

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Notes

  1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Cup4Cup blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
  2. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
  3. To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter, use non-dairy milk, and use a vegan cheese that melts like VioLife.
  4. I used full-fat milk, but 2% will also work well.
  5. These biscuits will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 449IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Linda M

    December 23, 2022 at 7:39 am

    I have not made these yet but would like too
    I only have brown rice flour and Coconut Flour. Do I need Guar Gum for this flour mixture?

    Thanks

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 23, 2022 at 9:33 am

      Those flours in combination will not work. Coconut flour needs a TON of extra moisture than any other flour.

      Reply
  2. Aricka LaFramboise

    December 20, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    After messing up your last perfect recipe (I do have my own forgotten blog and I promise I am an accomplished cook)I was a bit nervous to try another GF biscuit, but I made this gorgeous soup and felt my hubby needed something to stick to his ribs in this cold weather. I didn't have dried parsley but did have dried chives. I only had 1 c of BM GF flour left and had just bought some brand from Costco you hadn't tested. Very risky! Fortunately for me, they turned out perfect! I will admit I was shocked! My hubby ate three and then finished mine when I was too full to eat my own (I get full easily and won't overeat with my GI issues)
    I want to thank you for all your help with the soda vs powder and aluminum issue. You're a lifesaver!! These were great!!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 20, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      LOL, your comment made me smile. I make biscuits with soup all of the time. It really does help stick to the ribs!! I am really glad the biscuits turned out well, and that everyone loved them.

      Reply
  3. PattyK.

    October 03, 2021 at 6:20 pm

    Can't wait to make them but wondering can I make them a day ahead? And how should they be reheated? Thank you!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      October 04, 2021 at 9:39 am

      Hi Patty, you can make these ahead. I reheat them in the microwave oven. You can also reheat them in the oven but wrap them in foil so they don't burn on top. t

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