Bisquick Cheese Bread or Biscuits (Like Red Lobster!)

This is such an easy bread to make just mix and bake, no need for any kneading, shape into one large or a few small loaves or drop the dough from a heaping tablespoonful onto baking sheet for biscuits --- to save time I prepare a couple of loaves early in the afternoon, shape and season them cover with plastic wrap and just keep refrigerated until ready to bake, I make this recipe with original brand Bisquick, so I cannot promise the same results if prepared with a clone --- these are at their best when served warm from the oven, so prepare them early refrigerate and pop into the oven just before dinner! :)

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  cups  original Bisquick baking mix
• 3⁄4-1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 3  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 cup water, plus
• 1  tablespoon water

• TOPPING

• 3  tablespoons  melted butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning (or to taste)
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley (or to taste)

Directions

1. Set oven to 400°F (convection bake if possible).
2. Grease a foil-lined baking sheet.
3. In a large bowl mix/toss together the baking mix with grated cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.
4. Add in the water, and mix with hands until well combined.
5. Shape the dough into one oval-shaped loaf, or even better into smaller oval shaped balls, or drop heaping tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheet for biscuits.
6. Transfer to cookie/baking sheet.
7. Brush the tops and sides with melted butter; sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning and dried parsley.
8. At this point, let dough rest, covered loosely with plastic or a clean tea towel in the refrigerator for 20-25 minutes before baking.
9. Remove from fridge and bake for 25 minutes, or until brown in color (bake less time for smaller size balls or biscuits, the dough will spread when baked).
10. Remove from oven, cut in slices, serve warm.