Step 1

Preheat oven to 450F (Give it enough time to get there, you want it hot)

Step 2

Put the flour and cold butter in a food processor. You can also do this by hand. Pulse the machine 20-25 times until the butter is incorporated and the mixture is crumbly.

Step 3

Remove the contents to a large bowl and stir in the buttermilk just until everything is moistened.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and bring it together gently with your hands, but don't over work the dough. Pat or roll it out to about 1 1/2 inch inch thick. Cut out 8 biscuits with a 2 1/2" biscuit cutter, reforming the dough if necessary.

Step 5

Place on a baking sheet, in cast iron skillet, or a biscuit baker, and brush lightly with buttermilk, if desired. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and risen.

Step 6

If you like, brush the hot biscuits immediately with melted butter, and enjoy.