If you miss the famous Red Lobster biscuits you need to try this Gluten Free Cheddar Bay Biscuit recipe.
When I posted a couple of weeks ago that I had come up with a gluten free version of these cheddar biscuits, many of you said you wanted the recipe. I finally have it for you.
I wanted to be sure I had the recipe right, so I thought I should make them a few times before sharing the recipe with you.
My family did not mind at all that they had to eat these several times over the last few weeks. In fact, they probably would have been fine with me making them a few more times.
I don’t even want to talk about how many of these I ate the first time I made them. Or the second or the third time I made them for that matter. Seriously these are so good.
If you miss cheddar biscuits, I think you will love these.
Now, I will admit that it has been years, maybe close to twenty, since I had a real Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit.
I have been gluten free for over fourteen years now, so I know I have not had one in that long. Before that, we really did not eat at Red Lobster either. I know I have had them, because I have eaten at Red Lobster, it has just been a really long time.
So, I can’t say if these are exactly like the real thing, but I think they are pretty close.
The texture on these is so good. The outside is slightly crispy and the inside is the perfect combination of flaky and cheesy.
My whole family loves these. Even my husband and son who do not have to eat gluten free loved these gluten free cheddar bay biscuits.
These are best the day you make them, but if you eat them leftover they are best reheated.
Ingredients
The gluten free cheddar bay biscuit recipe is written with the individual gluten free flours, but Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free blend works in place of the rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum. Other blends may work, but Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Blend or the individual gf flours listed below, will give you the best results.
- brown or white rice flour
- potato starch
- tapioca starch
- xanthan gum
- baking powder
- sugar
- salt
- baking soda
- cream of tartar
- ground red pepper
- garlic powder
- butter
- buttermilk
- grated cheddar cheese
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Make those famouse biscuits gluten free at home with this gluten free Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice flour
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 1/4 cup tapioca starch
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, less if you don't won't a lot of spice ( I am not sure the real ones have this, but several of the copycat recipes for the regular version I saw online did and we like the flavor it adds.)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cup buttermilk, plus a little extra
- 1 1/4 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine brown rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, sugar, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda, ground red pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cut butter into small chunks and cut into flour mixture until butter is about pea-sized.
- Stir in cheese until cheese is coated with flour mixture.
- Stir in buttermilk until combined. Be careful not to overmix. If the batter is dry add a couple more tablespoons of buttermilk. I usually end up adding 2 or 3 tablespoons more.
- Drop onto a cast iron skillet or cookie sheet. This makes 10-12 biscuits.
- Bake at 450 for 15-18 minutes or until done.
Notes
Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free blend can be used in place of the rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 240Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 385mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 6g
Nutritional values are approximate and aren't always accurate.
Originally posted January 2013. Updated January 2025.
I am new to baking gluten free but I have been using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free flour plus zatham gum and am wondering if all of these special flours are really necessary, it is such a nuisance. Does it really make that much of a difference?
I think the answer to that varies by person, tastes, and how picky you are on the end results. I did a post on this subject awhile ago. You might find it helpful and there are some great tips in the comments of that post as well. https://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2012/01/my-thoughts-on-gluten-free-flour-blends.html
Can you substitute Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 flour in this recipe?
I have not tried it, but it will probably work ok. Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 is my favorite gluten free blend so if I was going to use one that would be the one I would use.