Whole Buttermilk Biscuits

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Cut 6 tablespoons of butter into small pieces and add to flour mixture, cut in butter with a pastry blender or use 2 knives until mixture resembles fine meal.
4. 4
   Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter and set aside.
5. 5
   Make a well in the flour mixture; pour in buttermilk and gradually work flour into buttermilk, using fork. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
6. 6
   Roll or pat evenly to 1/2 inch thickness, using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter or rim of a glass, cut out 12 biscuits.
7. 7
   Brush both sides with melted butter and place on ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
9. 9
   Let cool on baking sheets at least 5 minutes before splitting.
10. 10
    Use to make sandwiches or serve with main dish.