Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Loaf (Print Version)
Buttery, cheesy loaf inspired by famous biscuits. Fluffy, golden, and loaded with sharp cheddar.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Cheese & Herbs
07 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
11 - 1 large egg
→ Garlic Butter Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - Stir in shredded sharp cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley until combined, ensuring cheese is evenly coated with the flour mixture.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, melted cooled butter, and egg until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined; do not overmix as this will result in a dense loaf.
06 - Spread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
08 - While loaf bakes, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl until combined.
09 - Remove loaf from oven. While still hot, brush generously with garlic butter topping, allowing it to absorb into the crust.
10 - Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way the sharp cheddar creates little pockets of gooey perfection throughout every slice
- That final garlic butter brush transforms an already incredible bread into something completely irresistible
02 -
- Freshly shredded cheese makes an enormous difference in texture, so avoid pre-shredded bags if possible
- Overmixing the batter will make your bread tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly and prevent potential texture issues in the final loaf
- Letting the butter cool slightly before mixing prevents it from scrambling the egg when combined