Red Lobster's Cheddar Biscuits

For the biscuits:

1 3/4 cups flour
1 TBSP plus 2 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 TBSP vegetable shortening
4 TBSP cold butter, cut into pieces
6 oz grated cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk

For the garlic butter:

3 TBSP butter
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley

Preheat the oven to 425. Lightly mis a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Make the biscuits: Pulse the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a foo processor. Add the shortening and pulse until combined. Add the butter; pulse 4 or 5 times, or until the butter is in pea-size pieces. Add the cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times. Pour in the milk and pulse just until the mixture is moistened and forms a dough. Do not overwork the dough or the biscuits will be tough. Drop the dough onton the baking sheetin 1/4 cup portions, 2 inches apart and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the garlic butter: melt the butter with the garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Brush the hot baked biscuits with the garlic butter and serve warm.