Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Combine Dry Ingredients

   Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to a mixing bowl.

2. 2.Add Leavening Agent

   Add 3 teaspoons of baking powder to the flour.

3. 3.Season with Salt

   Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour mixture.

4. 4.Mix Dry Ingredients

   Mix the dry ingredients together thoroughly.

5. 5.Incorporate Shortening

   Add 1/3 cup of shortening to the dry mixture.

6. 6.Cut in Shortening

   Using a blending fork or pastry cutter, cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles pea-sized crumbs.

7. 7.Add Buttermilk to Form Dough

   Gradually add buttermilk to the mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms and no dry flour remains at the bottom of the bowl. Adjust buttermilk quantity as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

8. 8.Prepare Work Surface and Dough

   Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and fold it a few times to create layers.

9. 9.Shape the Dough

   Gently pat the dough down to approximately 1/2 inch thickness.

10. 10.Cut Biscuits

    Use a biscuit cutter to cut out individual biscuits.

11. 11.Utilize Dough Scraps

    Gather the dough scraps, gently knead them, and cut out more biscuits. Alternatively, roll dough scraps into balls by cupping your hands and using your thumb to pat and rotate.

12. 12.Arrange Biscuits in Skillet

    Place the cut biscuits into a non-stick skillet, ensuring they are not touching.

13. 13.Begin Cooking

    Place the skillet on the stovetop. Heat on medium initially, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid.

14. 14.First Side Cook

    Cook for about 10 minutes on low heat, or until steam appears under the lid and the bottoms are lightly browned.

15. 15.Check Browning

    Check the bottom of the biscuits for light browning. If not sufficiently browned, continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

16. 16.Flip and Continue Cooking

    Flip the biscuits once the bottoms are golden brown. Continue cooking on the other side until golden brown and cooked through. Note that areas directly over the flame may brown faster.

17. 17.Remove Lid

    Once biscuits are cooked through and browned on both sides, remove the lid.

18. 18.Add Butter

    Turn off the heat. Add pats of butter to the skillet, allowing them to melt around the biscuits.

19. 19.Serve

    Use tongs to rub each biscuit in the melted butter. Place butter-side up on a plate to prevent greasiness. Serve immediately with sausage and mustard.