Buttermilk Angel Biscuits

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups frozen butter (cut into two pieces for easier handling when grating)
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, plus
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (optional)

1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
3. In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, grated cheddar cheese (if using) and baking soda; stir with a spoon to combine.
4. Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture; toss to combine.
5. Make a hole in the center of the flour mixture.
6. Add in the buttermilk all at once; stir just until moistened (do not overmix!).
7. Divide the dough into two.
8. Knead each dough piece gently, until dough holds together.
9. Shape the dough into a semi-flat round ball. into a ball,.
10. Wrap the balls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about one or more hours, before cutting into biscuits.
11. Flatten with hands on a lightly floured surface to about a 1-inch thickness (can be thicker if desired for a higher biscuit).
12. Cut the dough with a biscuit cutter into round shapes.
13. Place on cookie sheet.
14. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly browned.
15. **NOTE** because of the butter content, these biscuits tend to spread out a bit while baking, not too worry though, they are still to die for LOL!

allpurpose, white sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, frozen butter, buttermilk, buttermilk, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/buttermilk-angel-biscuits-119963 (may not work)