Step 1

Preheat the oven to Get a baking tray or cookie sheet and set aside.

Step 2

On the large holes of a box grater, grate the cold butter in to the flour. Toss it around lightly and quickly to separate the pieces in to the flour just until it's coated.

Step 3

Stir in the cold buttermilk with a fork until everything is well incorporated and no pockets of dry flour remain, about 20 strokes.

Step 4

On a lightly floured counter, turn your dough over on itself three to four times and then pat it to a one-inch thick circle with your fingers. Don't knead it.

Step 5

Using a biscuit cutter or a glass with a sharp edge, cut out your biscuits. Don't twist the cutter--go straight down and back up to prevent sealing the edges--it can keep your biscuits from rising.

Step 6

Place the biscuits on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until they are brown.