Preheat oven to 400°F

Mix flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.

Quickly incorporate cold butter, using your fingers, until the pieces of butter are the size of small peas.

Make a well in the center and pour in milk. Add parmesan and stir just until dough forms.

Transfer to a floured surface and knead 4-5 times until dough comes together.

Roll dough flat to 1 inch.

Cut biscuits with 3-3½ inch cutter. Press straight down without rotating.

Transfer biscuits to a greased baking sheet.

Brush biscuits with 2 tablespoons melted butter.

Bake for 12-13 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Remove from oven. Brush with remaining melted butter.

Top biscuits with fresh cracked salt and pepper.