Ingredients
Instructions
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, grated cheddar cheese (if using) and baking soda; stir with a spoon to combine.
- Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture; toss to combine.
- Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture.
- Add in the buttermilk all at once; stir just until moistened (do not overmix!).
- Divide the dough into two.
- Knead each dough piece gently, until dough holds together.
- Shape the dough into a semi-flat round ball. into a ball,.
- Wrap the balls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about one or more hours, before cutting into biscuits.
- Flatten with hands on a lightly floured surface to about a 1-inch thickness (can be thicker if desired for a higher biscuit).
- Cut the dough with a biscuit cutter into round shapes.
- Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- **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!