In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and berbere spice.

Cut in butter until it looks like coarse crumbs then mix in basil and cheese.

Incorporate buttermilk half at a time until a dough forms.

Evenly spread the dough on a floured surface and cut into 1-1/2” biscuits.

Coat skillet with butter and place biscuits in the skillet side-by-side. Brush butter over the tops. Bake at 450° for about 10 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden brown. Serve warm.