INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or ½ teaspoon dried)
• pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1½ teaspoons garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
3. Add melted butter and buttermilk to dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until mixed.
4. Fold in cheddar cheese.
5. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray, scoop and drop the batter onto the prepared sheet.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Combine the 2 tablespoons melted butter, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, pinch of salt, and chopped parsley and brush the tops of the cooked biscuits.