Cheddar Herb Biscuits 

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Bake Time: 11-13 minutes Yields: 10-12 biscuits

Biscuits:

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons cold butter

¾ - 1 cup buttermilk

1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

Herb Topping:

3 tablespoons melted butter

1/4 teaspoon each dried parsley, thyme, rosemary and oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a baking sheet with butter or line with a splat mat or parchment paper.    

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Using a pastry cutter, fork or your fingers and cut in butter until coarse, sand-like crumbs are formed. Lightly mix in grated cheese. Slowly mix in buttermilk, just until moist- do not over mix.

Drop the biscuits onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until browned and golden.

While the biscuits are baking, in a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons melted butter, dried herbs, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. When the biscuits come out of the oven, evenly brush the butter/herb mixture over the biscuits. Serve immediately.