Cheddar and herb biscuits

Biscuits:
2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp shortening
3 tbsp butter, cold (or room temp)
1 cup buttermilk (can use 1 cup milk and 1 & 1/2 tsp vinegar...let them sit together until little bubbles appear on the top, about 10 min)
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Buttery Topping:
3 tbsp melted butter
1/4 tsp dried parsley flakes
3/4 tsp garlic powder
pinch of salt

1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2.  In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt.  Cut in shortening and butter until coarse crumbs are formed.  Lightly mix in grated cheese.  Mix in buttermilk just until moist.
3.  Drop biscuits onto a greased or lined baking sheet.  Bake for 12-14 minutes, until browned and golden.
4.  While biscuits are baking, in a small bowl combine butter, parsley, garlic powder and salt.  Right when the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the butter/herb mixture over the biscuits evenly or dip the top of biscuit into the mixture.