Fluffy Biscuits and Gravy
(from Tri Chef’s recipe box)
Source: All Recepies
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Breakfast
Ingredients
- Biscuits:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powde
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/2 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- Gravy:
- 1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1-1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine
- 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons
- all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup and 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat egg with milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
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Turn onto a well-floured surface; knead 20 times. Roll to 3/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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Meanwhile, in a saucepan, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir in butter until melted. Sprinkle with flour. Gradually stir in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Serve over biscuits.