Square Bale Biscuits

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

2. Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet, with a lid, with butter and set aside.

3. Dice 6 tablespoons of the butter into 1/2 inch pieces and chill.

4. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter and set aside.

5. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt. Add the 6 tablespoons cold butter to the dry ingredients.

6. Using a pastry cutter or two butter knives, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the pieces of butter are about the size of chickpeas. Add the honey and buttermilk to the mixture and stir together until a rough, tacky dough forms.

7. Pour the mixture onto a lightly floured surface lightly knead the dough until it forms a dough that holds together.

8. Lightly press or roll the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut the dough into 6 to 8 rectangles.

9. Nestle the biscuits into the prepared pan and brush them with the reserved melted butter. Place the biscuits in the oven and bake until the biscuits are deep golden brown and cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.

10. Cool slightly and serve warm.