Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and garlic powder (if using). Whisk together until well mixed.

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

In a separate bowl, mix the milk and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined; do not overmix.

Transfer the dough onto a well-floured surface. Pat or roll the dough to about 1-inch thickness.

Using a biscuit cutter or a knife, cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each biscuit.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm with butter or your favorite spreads.

For a richer flavor, consider brushing the tops of the biscuits with melted butter right before baking.

These biscuits can be frozen after baking for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven when ready to serve.

Experiment with adding herbs or cheese to the dough for different variations.