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Vegan Cheddar Biscuits Recipe

4.5 from 110 reviews

These Vegan Cheddar Biscuits are fluffy, buttery, and packed with flavorful vegan cheddar cheese. Made without dairy, they use a plant-based buttermilk and vegan butter to create a tender biscuit perfect for breakfast or as a savory side. Brushed with a garlic parsley butter topping, these biscuits are sure to satisfy any cheese lover with a vegan twist.

Ingredients

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For the Vegan Buttermilk

  • 1 cup non-dairy milk (plain, unsweetened)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

For the Biscuit Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegan butter (melted)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded vegan cheddar cheese

For the Topping

  • ¼ cup vegan butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Vegan Buttermilk: In a bowl, combine the non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes to curdle and create a vegan buttermilk substitute.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Stir the melted vegan butter into the vegan buttermilk. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just incorporated. It’s important not to overmix; some lumps are fine and help keep the biscuits tender and fluffy.
  5. Add Cheese: Fold in the shredded vegan cheddar cheese carefully to distribute it evenly throughout the dough without overworking it.
  6. Shape Biscuits: Using a 1/4 cup measuring scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each biscuit to allow them to rise.
  7. Bake Biscuits: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits turn a beautiful golden brown on top.
  8. Prepare Topping & Brush: While the biscuits bake, mix together the melted vegan butter, dried parsley, and garlic powder. Once the biscuits come out of the oven, brush this flavorful topping generously over the warm biscuits for extra moisture and taste.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overmix the biscuit dough for optimal fluffiness.
  • Use a 1/4 cup scoop for even biscuit sizes and consistent baking.
  • These biscuits are best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in the oven for freshness.
  • Substitute gluten-free flour if a gluten-free version is desired, adjusting liquid as needed.
  • For a stronger cheddar flavor, increase vegan cheddar cheese up to 2 cups.

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