Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease a baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar.
• Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into small pieces first) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You can do this with a food processor, a pastry cutter, or two forks in a criss-cross motion.
• Stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 1 minced garlic clove until evenly distributed.
• Add 1-1/4 cups milk and stir just until the dough is moistened and comes together — do not overmix.
• Drop the dough by heaping 1/4-cupfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the mounds about 2 inches apart.
• Bake 10–15 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and golden brown on top.
• While the biscuits bake, stir together 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon dried parsley to make the glaze.
• As soon as the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the tops with the glaze. Serve warm.