Place the tablespoons of cold butter into the bowl of flour. Toss to coat the pieces of butter with flour. Using a fork break up the butter pieces until crumbly and about the size of peas. Stir to toss the crumbled butter with flour.
½ cup butter
Place the bowl of flour/butter into the freezer for a few minutes to get the butter cold again. (The secret to flaky biscuits)
Remove the bowl from the freezer. Pour in the 7-Up and mix together to form dough into a ball.
¾ cup 7-Up
On a lightly floured surface roll or pat out the dough into a 8x8 square. Using a sharp knife cut into nine squares (tic-tac-toe pattern).
Place cut biscuits into the prepared pan with sides touching. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Storage:Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.Freezing: Wrap each biscuit in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months.Reheating: Thaw at room temperature, then warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 8–10 minutes or microwave for 20–30 seconds.