Quick Cheese Biscuits

• 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) all-purpose flour  
• 4 tsp (18 mL) baking powder  
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar 
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried parsley  
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder 
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, cubed  
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded old cheddar cheese  
• 1 cup (250 mL) milk

1-3/4cups(425 mL) 4tsp(18 mL) 1tbsp(15 mL) 1tbsp(15 mL) 1/2tsp(2 mL) 1/2tsp(2 mL) 1/4cup(50 mL) 1cup(250 mL) 1cup(250 mL)

In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, parsley, salt and garlic powder. Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add Cheddar cheese and milk, mixing with fork until ragged moist dough forms. Drop by 1/4 (50 mL)cupfuls, 1-1/2 inches (4 cm) apart, onto greased baking sheet. Bake in centre of 425°F (220°C) oven until lightly browned, 13 to 15 minutes.