Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Preheat Oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).

2. 2.Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, add 6 cups of self-rising flour.

3. 3.Add Wet Ingredients to Dough

   Add 1/2 cup of buttermilk and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the flour. Gradually add about 2 3/4 cups of regular milk, mixing with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together and reaches the right consistency. The dough should be soft but not too sticky.

4. 4.Prepare Baking Pans

   Grease three baking pans (e.g., a cast iron skillet and two round cake pans) with vegetable oil, spreading it evenly with a paper towel.

5. 5.Prepare Surface for Cutting Biscuits

   Lay down a large piece of aluminum foil on your counter and sprinkle it generously with flour. This will be your surface for cutting the biscuits.

6. 6.Cut Biscuits

   Transfer about half of the biscuit dough onto the floured foil. Lightly knead the dough and flatten it to your desired thickness. Use a glass or biscuit cutter to cut out individual round biscuits.

7. 7.Arrange Biscuits in Pans

   Carefully place the cut biscuits into the greased baking pans. Take any leftover dough, form it into one large biscuit (a 'pone'), and place it in a small round cake pan.

8. 8.Brush with Oil

   Pour a small amount of vegetable oil into a teacup. Using a spoon, brush the tops of all the biscuits with the vegetable oil. This helps them brown nicely.

9. 9.Bake Biscuits

   Place the pans of biscuits into the preheated oven. Bake at 425°F (218°C) for approximately 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly golden.

10. 10.Broil for Golden Finish

    Once baked, set the oven to broil on high and broil the biscuits for about 3 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.

11. 11.Finish with Melted Butter

    Remove the hot biscuits from the oven. Melt about 3/4 stick of butter and, using a brush, generously brush the melted butter over the tops of all the warm biscuits. This will soften them and add a rich flavor.

12. 12.Serve and Enjoy

    Your homemade biscuits are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them warm with your favorite toppings like homemade jelly or pure honey.