Grate ½ stick of butter using a cheese grater.
Prepare your pan: Use a cast iron skillet, coat the base and sides with butter, and dust all-purpose flour over the butter, shaking off any excess. Set aside.
Gently dust the cutting board with flour.
Oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Add grated butter to flour.
Work the butter shreds into the flour with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes until it forms coarse crumbs.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add 1 cup of your preferred milk. Gently fold the mixture by hand, being careful not to overmix.
Place the dough on the floured cutting board.
Press down with your hand, flipping and pressing until flat. Be careful not to overstretch. When it reaches about 1 inch in thickness, use a biscuit cutter to cut into shape.
Place cut-out dough in skillet. Put it in the heated oven for 12 minutes.
Check for tenderness. When ready, remove the biscuits from the skillet and place them on a baking dish. They are ready to serve.
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