Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

Mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Grate butter into flour or cut in with a fork and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Pour in buttermilk and stir just until mixture comes together.

Step 5

Pour onto a floured surface and pat into an even layer.

Step 6

Cut into biscuits.

Step 7

Place biscuits on a greased baking sheet, touching.

Step 8

Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.

Step 9

Brush with additional butter if desired.