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Preheat oven to 232°C. Place the unsalted butter in an 8×8 or 9×9 cm baking dish and melt it in the oven, then remove once fully melted.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
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Pour the buttermilk into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, leaving some lumps to preserve tenderness.
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Pour the biscuit dough over the melted butter in the baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
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Use a butter knife to lightly score the dough into 9 equal squares to facilitate portioning after baking.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the biscuits develop a golden brown crust with crisp edges.
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Allow the biscuits to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm, optionally with jam, honey, or gravy.