In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salf and baking soda. cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. stir in 1-1/4 c cheese and the parmesan cheese. stir in buttermilk just until moistened.
turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 6-8 times. pat and roll out to 1/2 in thick. cut with a floured biscuit cutter. Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. sprinkle with remaining cheese. bake at 400 for 10-15 min