Biscuits and Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 8"x 8" baking pan.
• 2. In a mixing bowl, beat egg with a fork. Mix in sour cream, sugar and shortening.
• 3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add gradually to egg mixture. Mix well. Dough will be sticky.
• 4. Sprinkle a little flour over dough and scoop onto a well floured board. Handle dough gently.
• 5. Flour hands and quickly knead dough 4 strokes to form into a ball. Place smooth side up and sprinkle top lightly with flour.
• 6. Roll gently 3/4" to 1" thickness. Cut with 2 1/2" biscuit cutter, dipping in flour with each cut. Place in prepared pan.
• 7. Bake 15 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.
• 8. Serve hot with gravy.

Servings

• Makes 8 biscuits

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound bulk sausage
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• 1. Fry sausage until browned and done. Do not drain.
• 2. Add flour and mix into meat.
• 3. Add water, milk, salt and pepper.
• 4. Cook on medium heat 3 minutes until bubbly and thickened.

Servings

• Serves 4