Buttermilk Drop Biscuits with Garlic and Cheddar

Ingredients

• 9 ounces bleached all-purpose flour (1 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon; 255g)
• 1 ounce unsalted butter (2 tablespoons; 30g) (optional)
• 1/4 ounce fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (2 tablespoons; 7 g)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 6 ounces sharp cheddar, finely grated (3 3/4cups; 170g) (see note)
• 9 ounces cultured low-fat buttermilk (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons; 255g)