Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Pour the cold buttermilk into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until it comes together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
• Fold the dough in half, then in half again. Pat it out again to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.