Biscuits
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbs sugar
2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ c. shortening
1 c. buttermilk
¼ c. butter, melted and divided
Preheat oven to 450ºF. Combine dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Gradually add milk. May need extra ¼ c. milk if too dry. Should be sticky but not overworked. Roll out on floured surface to ½ “. Cut 12 biscuits (2 ½ “ round) and place in greased cast iron skillet or hoe cake pan. Brush tops with ½ of the melted butter. Bake 12 to 14 minutes. Brush with remaining butter before serving.
Gravy
1 lb. breakfast sausage
¾ c. flour
4 ½ c. milk
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbs butter
Cook sausage over medium high heat. Reduce to medium and add flour, stirring constantly until browned, about four minutes. Add milk slowly and increase heat to medium high. Stir in salt and pepper. After boiling, reduce to simmer and add butter. (stir constantly so milk does not scorch)
Serve over biscuits.
From Paula Deen
From Paula Deen
