Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).

Prepare the Biscuit Dough:

• In a large bowl (or a food processor), combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk or pulse until the ingredients are combined.

• Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or pulse in the food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. If using a food processor, transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

• Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.

Add Wet Ingredients:

• Make a well in the center of the dry mixture. Pour 1 cup of buttermilk into the well and drizzle honey on top.

• Using a spoon or spatula, fold the mixture until it begins to come together. The dough will be shaggy and a bit crumbly with some wet spots.

Bring Dough Together:

• Pour the dough and any crumbles onto a floured work surface. Gently bring the dough together with floured hands. It will be sticky, so keep extra flour handy for your hands and the work surface.

• Flatten the dough into a ¾-inch thick rectangle. Fold one side into the center, then fold the other side on top. Turn the dough horizontally and repeat the flattening and folding. Do this process a few more times to create layers.

• After the final fold, flatten the dough into a ¾-inch thick rectangle.

Cut the Biscuits:

• Using a 2.5- to 3-inch biscuit cutter, cut the dough into circles. Do not twist the cutter when pressing down to ensure the biscuits rise fully.

• Re-roll the dough scraps and cut additional biscuits until all the dough is used. You should have about 8–10 biscuits.

Arrange and Bake:

• Arrange the biscuits in a 10-inch cast iron skillet or close together on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Ensure the biscuits are touching for soft sides.

• Brush the tops of the biscuits with the remaining buttermilk and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Make the Topping:

• While the biscuits bake, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley for the topping.

Finish and Serve:

• Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven. Generously brush the topping mixture onto the warm biscuits.

• Serve warm and enjoy!