Step 1

Freeze the stick of butter. Chill the measured flour and buttermilk.

Step 2

Grate the buttter, tossing it with the flour a little at a time.

Step 3

Stir in the buttermilk just until the ingredients are blended. If dough feels dry 1-2 Tablespoons additional buttermilk can be stirred in.

Step 4

Place dough on a lightly floured surface and pat down to about 1/2 inch thickness. Fold in half and pat to 1/2 inch again. Repeat the fold and pat down step 4 times.

Step 5

Roll with a rolling pin or pat down with hands until about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 6

Cut with a biscuit cutter using a straight down and up motion (do not twist). Place biscuits on parchment lined baking sheet nearly touching.

Step 7

Bake at 450 degrees 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with melted butter if desired.