Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• Melted butter

  Directions

• In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3-4 times. Pat or lightly roll to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter.

  Editor's Note

  As a substitute for each cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.
• Nutrition Facts: 197 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 451 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
• Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° until golden brown, 11-13 minutes. Brush tops with butter. Serve warm.