Cathead Bizkits and Tomato Gravy

 

• 5 tablespoons warm bacon drippings
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 1/2 cups self-rising soft-wheat flour
• 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
• Parchment paper
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• Tomato Gravy

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Stir together bacon drippings and butter.
2. 2. Place flour in a large bowl. Stir in drippings mixture and buttermilk,  stirring just until a dough forms.
3. 3. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead twice. Divide dough  into 8 equal portions. Pat each portion into a 31⁄2-inch round bizkits (about 3⁄4 inch thick). Arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
4. 4. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until tops are very lightly browned. Meanwhile, prepare Tomato Gravy. Serve bizkiits immediately with Tomato Gravy.