What You'll Need

• 2 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold salted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 1/3 cups water (more or less as needed)
• 1 tablespoon honey

 

Topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

 

How to Make It

1. Make the Dough

• In a large bowl or food processor, combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and cold butter.
• Pulse or crumble until the texture is coarse and pea-sized.
• If using a food processor, transfer the mixture to a bowl.
• Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.

 

2. Bring It Together

• Make a well in the center of the mix.
• Add a bit of water and the honey.
• Stir gently with a silicone spatula, adding more water as needed until the dough is sticky and comes together.

 

3. Knead and Fold

• Turn the dough onto a floured surface.
• Knead 2–3 times just until it’s soft and holds together.
• Roll into a rectangle.
• Fold one short end toward the center, then the other end over it — like folding a letter.
• Repeat the folding at least 3 times.

 

4. Prep to Bake

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
• Butter the bottom and sides of a cast iron skillet.
• Use a floured biscuit cutter or glass to cut the dough (press straight down — no twisting).

 

5. Bake the Biscuits

• Place biscuits into the skillet so they touch. This helps them rise higher.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and fully cooked.

 

6. Final Touch

• While still hot, brush with garlic butter topping.
• Enjoy warm!