Thermomix Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Place the cheddar in the Thermomix bowl and grate 5 sec / speed 8. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3. Add the butter to the bowl and melt 4 min / 50°C / spoon speed.
4. Reset the scale and remove 50 g (about 3½ tablespoons) of melted butter into a small bowl; set aside.
5. Add flour, milk, sugar, baking powder, 1½ tablespoons garlic powder, 1½ teaspoons salt, and the reserved grated cheddar. Mix 10 sec / reverse / speed 3.
6. Drop tablespoons of dough (about 18) onto the prepared trays.
7. Bake 8-10 minutes at 220°C (425°F) until lightly golden.
8. Mix parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt into the reserved melted butter.
9. Brush over the hot biscuits and serve warm.

Without Thermomix

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line 2 baking sheets.
2. Finely grate the cheddar and set aside.
3. Melt the butter gently (microwave or saucepan). Reserve 50 g (3½ tablespoons) for finishing.
4. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, 1½ tablespoons garlic powder, and 1½ teaspoons salt.
5. Add the grated cheddar, then pour in the melted butter and milk.
6. Mix with a spatula just until combined.
7. Drop tablespoons of dough (about 18) onto the trays.
8. Bake 8-10 minutes at 220°C (425°F) until lightly golden.
9. Mix parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt into the reserved butter.
10. Brush over hot biscuits and serve immediately, or reheat for 2–3 minutes before serving.