2cupsall-purpose flour plus more for dusting the counter
1teaspoonâ„4 baking soda
1tablespoonbaking powder
1tablespoonsugar
1teaspoonsalt
6tablespoonsunsalted butter as cold as possible!
1cupbuttermilk plus 1-2 tbsp more if needed
Instructions
Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees F.
Whisk together the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter until it is pea sized crumbles.
Pour in the buttermilk and mix until combined. The dough should be fairly sticky, and not dry at all. Add a bit more buttermilk if needed at this point.
Flour your work surface, then place the dough on top.
Fold the dough over itself three or four times (this helps create those big layers) and then pat out with your hands to a one inch thickness.
Use a round biscuit cutter (or a soup can!) to cut out the biscuits.
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned.
Remove and cool slightly on the sheets, then transfer to a baking rack.