Preheat the oven to 400°F
Mix together flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add butter and mix with a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly and the butter pieces are about the size of peas.
Stir in milk and cheddar cheese
Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto a parchment lined pan
Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
While biscuits are baking, combine melted butter, parsley, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning if using.
Remove from oven and let cool 3 minutes.
Brush warm biscuits with butter mixture and serve warm.
