Biscuits Cheddar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles course crumbs with some pea sized lumps. Mix in buttermilk and cheese until combined. With a floured hand, knead dough against side of bowl until it holds together. If it is sticky, knead in up to 1/4 cup more flour. After kneading, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat the dough to 1 inch thick. With a floured 2 inch biscuit cutter, cut out rounds as close together as possible. Place on baking sheet. Gather scraps, pat again and cut out more rounds. For best results refrigerate. Brush the ropes with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, rotating sheet halfway through, 18-20 minutes.