Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder (or cayenne pepper)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 ½ cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (see note)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped parsley (in a pinch you can use 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, chili powder or cayenne pepper, and sugar.
  • Gently stir in cheddar cheese.
  • Whisk together buttermilk and butter. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until there are no more streaks of dry flour.
  • Use an ice scream scoop or a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop biscuit dough and arrange on a baking sheet (lined with parchment, silpat mat, or lightly greased) 2 inches apart. Shape gently into mounds.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Stir together melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush over biscuits and serve.