Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Cut in the Butter
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter. This step ensures flaky layers in your biscuits.
Step 4: Add the Buttermilk
Gradually pour in the cold buttermilk, stirring gently with a fork or spatula until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Step 5: Shape the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Fold the dough into thirds (like folding a letter) and gently pat it out again. Repeat this process 2–3 times to create flaky layers.
Step 6: Cut and Arrange
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