Buttermilk Biscuits With Milk Gravy

* Exported from MasterCook *

BUTTERMILK BISCUITS WITH MILK GRAVY

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Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Soda
3/4 ts Salt
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c Shortening
1 1/2 c Buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450. Mix flour, soda, salt, and baking
powder. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender. Add
buttermilk and mix quickly until dough forms a ball.
Turn out on a floured surface and knead a few times.
Pat or roll out to a 1/2-inch thickness; then cut with
a floured biscuit cutter. Bake approximately 12 mintes
on an ungreased baking sheet. Yield: approx. 15
biscuits MILK GRAVY: Save 4 tablespoons of pan
drippings (or butter) and place over low heat. Stir in
4 tbs. of flour and continue stirring until smooth and
bubbly. Add 2 cups milk and stir until thickened. Salt
and pepper to taste and serve piping hot.



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