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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425℉
Step 2
Grate the frozen butter using the box grater and set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Step 4
Add in the grated butter and work into the flour till cumbly.
Step 5
Begin incorporating the cold. buttermilk into the flour mixture, use your other hand to bring the mixture into a mould. This does not require kneading, just till the dough comes together, it will be a bit crumbly.
Step 6
Transfer the dough to a floured surface, when it has come together nicely, use your palms to flatten out the dough in preparation for the lamination process.
Step 7
Fold in once on each side, flatten out using your palms, fold in once again on each side, repeat this process about 5 times to increase the layers your biscuits end up with. Finally flatten out to about 1½" thickness.
Step 8
Use your donut or biscuit cutter (a glass cup with rounded edges can be used) to cut out your biscuits and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Step 9
Remould leftover dough, flatten out with your palms and cut out some more biscuits.
Step 10
Transfer to your oven to bake for 15 minutes or until light golden brown and crisp.
Step 11
Brush with the melted butter while still fresh from the oven.
Step 12
Enjoy!