Directions

1. Heat oven to 450 F.
2. Whisk dry ingredients together if using all-purpose flour.
3. Cut cold butter into flour until pieces are pea-size.
4. Stir in buttermilk just until dough comes together.
5. Turn onto a floured surface and pat into a rectangle.
6. Fold dough over itself 3 or 4 times for layers.
7. Pat to 3/4-inch thickness.
8. Cut biscuits without twisting the cutter.
9. Bake close together on a sheet pan until tall and golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
10. Brush with melted butter.