Whole Buttermilk Biscuits

Heat oven to 450°.

Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.

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.

Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter and set aside.

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.

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.

Brush both sides with melted butter and place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Let cool on baking sheets at least 5 minutes before splitting.

Use to make sandwiches or serve with main dish.