Stovetop Fluffy Biscuits

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

2.Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

3.Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

4.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, gently knead the dough a few times until it comes together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1-inch thick.

5.Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out biscuits from the dough. Gather any scraps, re-pat, and cut out additional biscuits until all dough is used.

6.Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil to coat the bottom. Once hot, carefully place the biscuits in the skillet, leaving space between them.

7.Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown. Carefully flip the biscuits, cover again, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the other side is golden and the biscuits are cooked through.

8.Remove the biscuits from the skillet and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.