2 c Sifted all purpose flour 1 T Sugar
1/2 t Baking soda 1/4 c Vegetable shortening
1 t Baking powder Sour milk or buttermilk
1/2 t Salt
-CREAM GRAVY-
3 tb Clear bacon drippings 3 c Milk
3 ts All-purpose flour Salt and pepper
Sift dry ingredients. Work in shortening to consistency of fine
meal. Add milk to make soft dough. Roll on floured board to 1/2 inch
thickness. Cut with 2 inch biscuit cutter. Bake on greased cookie
sheet in preheated very hot oven (450F) for 10-15 minutes. Split
biscuits; pour Cream Gravy over them. Makes 4 servings.
CREAM GRAVY:
Combine drippings and flour in skillet. Heat and stir for a minute or
two. Add milk, cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
Season well with salt and pepper.
Origin: Woman’s Day Encyclopedia of Cookery, Volume 1, Utah Section.
Shared by: Sharon Stevens, May/94.
Yields
4 servings