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Preheat the oven to 450°F/230°C.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour (240 grams/ 2 cups), baking powder (14 grams/ 1 tablespoon), and salt (1 ¼ teaspoons) together.
Add the pieces of cold butter (113 grams/ ½ cup) and cut into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter or fork until the consistency of coarse meal. If you want to add any cheeses or other add-ins you can stir them in here before adding the milk.
Add the smaller amount of the milk or buttermilk (170 grams/ ¾ cup) and stir just until combined. If the batter is very dry, add a little more milk until the consistency resembles a very thick batter. Do not over-mix. The batter will be quite lumpy.
Drop large mounds (about ¼ cup each, I like to use a 2 ounce cookie scoop) onto either a parchment lined baking sheet or buttered cast iron skillet. The mounds can be touching on the sides.
Bake for 16-20 minutes until golden brown.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.