Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Step 2

Grease a large (12") cast iron skillet. (ad)

Step 3

In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.  Mix together with one hand.

Step 4

Grate the butter with a cheese grater into the flour mixture.

Step 5

With one hand, mix the butter into the flour until dough is crumbly.

Step 6

Make a well (indention) in the middle of the flour mixture and pour the buttermilk into the well.

Step 7

With one hand, gently mix the buttermilk into the flour mixture until dry ingredients are barely moistened.

Step 8

Using both hands, shape the dough into large irregular balls and place in greased cast iron skillet. Make sure biscuits are touching.

Step 9

Brush the biscuit tops with melted butter.

Step 10

Bake at 450 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.