Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt and paprika. Then stir to combine.
Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a microwave safe dish for about 1 minute or until melted. Cover with a paper towel to prevent splatter. Add the milk to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Then add the melted butter. Stir to combine until the mixture is moist but do not over mix. Finally, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Drop about 1/4 cup of dough per biscuit onto the parchment lined baking sheet. I used a 1/4 measuring cup to do this and it worked really well. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush the biscuits with the melted butter.
Place the baking sheet onto the center rack of your preheated oven and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 – 14 minutes or until they are golden. Serve immediately, they are best served fresh and warm.
Recipe Notes
You can refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave for about 20 seconds.