Southern Buttermilk Biscuits

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1. 1Step 1: Place the butter in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
2. 2Step 2: Preheat the oven to 450°F.
3. 3Step 3: In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix well.
4. 4Step 4: Using a box grater, grate the hardened butter, then add it to the flour mixture and mix through.
5. 5Step 5: Add the buttermilk and stir until the dough is moistened. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured parchment sheet. Roll or pat the dough into a rectangle. Cut the dough into thirds, then stack the dough to form 3 layers. Roll or pat out again and repeat the same process 2 more times.
6. 6Step 6: Roll or pat the dough out again until about 3/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangles or use a 2 1/2 - 3 inch circle cutter to gently cut out biscuits. Do not twist the cutter; press down firmly. Gather scraps and roll out again to cut remaining biscuits, though they will not be as perfect as the first batch.
7. 7Step 7: Place the biscuit dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. For soft sides, place biscuits with sides touching; for crispier edges, place 1-2 inches apart.
8. 8Step 8: Bake in the preheated 450°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.
9. 9Step 9: Best served the same day as baked.