Using an electric skillet to reflow surface mount circuit boards is a popular alternate use for those kitchen appliances. The real trick is monitoring and controlling the temperature ...

After placing all of the components [Count Spicy] carefully transfers the board to an electric skillet, covers it with the glass lid (so he can see what’s going on), and sets the temperature ...

Finally, this trick will work in an electric skillet, as well. You just want to give the skillet a few minutes to warm up before you drop in the butter and start frying up the biscuits.