Yield: 4 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sifted all purpose flour |
| ½ teaspoon | Baking soda |
| 1 teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ teaspoon | Salt |
| 3 tablespoons | Clear bacon drippings |
| 3 teaspoons | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tablespoon | Sugar |
| ¼ cup | Vegetable shortening |
| \N \N | Sour milk or buttermilk |
| 3 cups | Milk |
| \N \N | Salt and pepper |
CREAM GRAVY
Sift dry ingredients. Work in shortening to consistency of fine meal. Add milk to make soft dough. Roll on floured board to ½ 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.
Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 01-26-95