Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
• Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
• Gradually add the cold buttermilk, stirring just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
• Cut the dough into 12 biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter. Re-pat scraps gently if needed, but avoid overworking.
• Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and risen.
• While the biscuits are baking, prepare the garlic butter topping. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
• Once the biscuits are out of the oven, immediately brush the tops with the garlic butter mixture.
• Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the warm biscuits.
• Serve warm.