Gravy Biscuits

Preheat oven to 450º F

Sift together...

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Cut into the mix with a fork or pastry blender...

• 1/2 cup lard or shortening

When mixture has a coarse crumb consistency, mix in...

• 3/4 cup milk

Turn dough onto a floured countertop and knead a few times until dough is workable.

Roll dough into a 1/2" thick sheet, then cut out biscuits with a 2.5" biscuit cutter.

Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

In a large skillet cook over medium-high heat until browned...

• 1 lb sausage

Set cooked sausage aside then add to a pot to form a roux...

• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup butter

When roux is formed add...

• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• The set aside sausage

Stir on medium high heat to desired consistency, serve over split biscuits. As the gravy starts to cool and thicken more milk may need to be added to thin it out again. Enjoy!