Biscuits

Biscuits


3 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup buttermilk

preheat oven to 450

In a bowl combine dry items and cut in shortening. Add milk a little at a time until dough comes together. Place on a counter, dusted with flour, roll to 1/2-3/4 inch thick, cut 2 inches in size. Place on well greased pan. Place a small dent in the top of biscuit. brush with half of the melted butter. bake 14 minutes or until golden brown. brush with remaining butter. Remove from pan, serve warm.


Biscuits are so versatile. They can be eaten or topped with so many things. Butter and jelly, peanut butter, syrup, bacon and eggs, the list could go on but my favorite is sausage gravy. I love the way the fluffy biscuits soak up the gravy and absorb the flavors. It is beyond yummy.

Sausage Gravy


1 pound ground sausage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3 tablespoons flour
2-2 1/2 cups half&half
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
3 tablespoons butter

Brown sausage, crumbled, in a large skillet and drain well. add the butter and flour to the skillet on medium heat and make a blonde roux. slowly add half and half while stirring constantly. add seasonings and sausage, cook on low heat for five minutes, taste...adjust seasonings if necessary.