Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons butter (ice cold)
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (ice cold)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Prepare a large baking sheet by spraying with non-stick cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper. You can also use a greased, cast iron skillet.
  • Blend the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Using the large side of a grater, grate the butter into the dry ingredients, stirring often to coat the shreds of butter.
  • Blend the egg with the buttermilk.
  • Pour into the dry ingredient mixture and stir lightly with a fork.
  • Turn the sticky dough out on a lightly floured work surface and gently form into a round that holds together.
  • Cut a deep cross or an X in the top.
  • Place the dough ball on the prepared sheet pan or cast iron skillet.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Remove when a toothpick inserted in center comes out with just a few clinging crumbs and the top is crusty and golden brown.