Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup salted butter (frozen and cut into cubes for divided use)
• 1 Tablespoon salted butter (melted)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the grill. Set up your grill, oven, or smoker to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine dry ingredients. In a large food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pulse to combine.

3. 3

   Add the butter. Add 3/4 cups of frozen butter cubes to the food processor and pulse 8-10 times or until the butter is the size of small peas. If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the frozen butter on a cheese grater and add it to the dry ingredients.

4. 4

   Gently mix in the buttermilk. Remove the blade from the processor and gently mix in the buttermilk using a rubber spatula. Do not overmix. Stir until a loose and soft dough forms.

5. 5

   Knead the dough. .Pour the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and gently knead 5 or 6 times. Lightly pad dough into a 12" circle.

6. 6

   Pre the pan. Butter a 12" cast iron skillet with the remaining 1 Tablespoon of butter.

7. 7

   Cut the biscuits. Cut the dough into 12 or 16 biscuits and lay them into a buttered skillet or baking dish.

8. 8

   Bake the biscuits. Place the skillet on your preheated grill (or in your oven). Close the lid, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

9. 9

   Butter and enjoy! While the biscuits are still warm, brush with more melted butter (optional) and serve warm.