Fluffy Cheddar Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 stick (1/2 cup) cold butter, cut into slices

1 cup coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

3/4 cup buttermilk

4 Tb butter, melted

Set rack at middle position and heat the oven to 450°.

Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Cut butter in (with 2 knives, pastry cutter, or food processor) until butter pieces are no larger than small peas. Add cheese and mix gently with a spoon or fingers, till the cheese is coated with flour.

Stir in buttermilk until the dough starts to come together into a soft ball. If you can't get all the dry bits to come together, drizzle with another tablespoon or two of buttermilk. Be very careful not to overmix!!

Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into 12 rough balls (I divide it in half, half again, and each quarter into 3 pieces) Place on ungreased cookie sheet and brush with melted butter (I line my pan with parchment anyway, easier cleanup) Bake until biscuit tops star to brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm!!