Let’s whip up some cheesy goodness in a flash! Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment—keeps things easy and clean!
In a big bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder—get it all mixed up. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or your fingers—work it ‘til it’s crumbly, like little pea-sized bits. Cold butter’s the secret to flaky layers!
Stir in the cheddar cheese—toss it around so every bite’s got that melty goodness. Pour in the cold milk and mix with a spoon—just ‘til it comes together into a shaggy dough. Don’t overdo it—we’re keeping it tender!
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface—give it a gentle pat into a 1-inch thick circle. Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out 8 biscuits—press straight down, no twisting, for that perfect rise!
Place ‘em on the baking sheet—close but not touching, they’ll cozy up in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes—until they’re golden and puffed. Oh, that cheesy smell is everything!
If you’ve got that melted butter, brush it over the tops right out of the oven—gives ‘em a shiny, irresistible finish. Let ‘em cool for a minute—just enough to grab one without burning your fingers!
Serve ‘em warm—perfect with soup, breakfast, or just because you deserve it. Break one open—see that cheesy steam?—and dig in. Quick, flaky, and oh-so-comforting!