Basic Biscuits and Gravy ( Ms. Phyllis )

Biscuit dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 425 *).

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. 

Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

 

 Gradually stir in milk until dough pulls away from the side of the bowl.

Turn out onto a floured surface, and knead 15 to 20 times. 

Pat or roll dough out to 1 inch thick. 

Cut biscuits with a large cutter or juice glass dipped in flour. Repeat

 

until all dough is used. 

Brush off the excess flour, and place biscuits onto an ungreased baking

 

 sheet.

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges begin to brown.

Gravy:

1 (12 ounce) package maple flavored sausage

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

3 cups whole milk

salt and pepper to taste


Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. 

Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. 

Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan. 

Stir in the butter until melted. Add flour, and stir until smooth. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until light brown. 

Gradually whisk in milk, and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in cooked sausage. 

Reduce heat, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. If gravy becomes too thick, stir in a little more milk.

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