Turn the oven on to 425 °F.

Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mixture must be cut with butter until it resembles cornmeal.

Create a well in the flour mixture, then pour milk slowly into it. Use your fingers to knead the dough and add milk as needed. On a surface that has been lightly dusted with flour, roll out the dough to the desired thickness. Use a little biscuit cutter to cut.

Place biscuits in skillet with butter on bottom. 12 minutes in the oven, or until golden brown.