Instructions

  1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  3. In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, grated cheddar cheese (if using) and baking soda; stir with a spoon to combine.
  4. Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture; toss to combine.
  5. Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture.
  6. Add in the buttermilk all at once; stir just until moistened (do not overmix!).
  7. Divide the dough into two.
  8. Knead each dough piece gently, until dough holds together.
  9. Shape the dough into a semi-flat round ball. into a ball,.
  10. Wrap the balls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about one or more hours, before cutting into biscuits.
  11. Flatten with hands on a lightly floured surface to about a 1-inch thickness (can be thicker if desired for a higher biscuit).
  12. Cut the dough with a biscuit cutter into round shapes.
  13. Place on cookie sheet.
  14. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  15. **NOTE** because of the butter content, these biscuits tend to spread out a bit while baking, not too worry though, they are still to die for LOL!