2 cups all-purpose flour 
  1 tablespoon sugar 
  1 tablespoon baking powder 
  2 teaspoons garlic powder 
  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
  1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional 
  1 cup buttermilk 
  1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 
  1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 
FOR THE TOPPING
  3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 
  1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 
  1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside. 
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper, if using. 
3. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and butter. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir using a rubber spatula
just until moist. Gently fold in cheese. 
4. Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. For the topping, whisk together butter, parsley and garlic powder in a small bowl. Working one at a time, brush the tops of the biscuits with the butter
mixture. 
6. Serve immediately.
yield: 10 BISCUITS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 10 MINUTES
total time: 20 MINUTES