Skillet Biscuits

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in the shortening with a fork or pastry cutter, until it looks like cornmeal. Add the milk, a little at a time, Just until all dry ingredients are incorporated.

Step 3

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly two or three times. Roll out the dough with a floured rolling pin to about 1 inch thickness. Cut with a two inch cutter.

Step 4

Place the biscuits in a greased iron skillet. Biscuits will be touching each other in pan.

Step 5

Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden browned.

Step 6

After the biscuits are done cooking, remove from oven and brush with remaining butter.