Black Pepper Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450F.
2. 2
   Place cast-iron skillet in oven to get hot while it is preheating.
3. 3
   Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Chop butter in small and medium cubes, about 1 1/2-inches, a rough chop is fine.
5. 5
   Add 1 cup of the buttermilk and toss to let the flour absorb it.
6. 6
   Add remaining buttermilk, discerning at this point whether you need more.
7. 7
   Once evenly combined, turn out onto a floured surface and, with floured hands, pat down to a thickness youd like for your biscuits.
8. 8
   With a floured biscuit cutter, cut all biscuits, turning the dough only once.
9. 9
   Once you have all them all cut, set them aside and put about 3 ounces of butter in hot cast-iron to melt.
10. 10
    Once melted, place biscuits in pan and put directly in oven.
11. 11
    Bake for 12-15 minutes until biscuits are done.