Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Instructions

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   Butter or margarine, melted Sausage Gravy Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

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   Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.

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   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.

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   Roll dough to 3/4-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter.

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   Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

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   Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 minutes or until golden.

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   Brush tops with butter.

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   Split biscuits open; serve with Sausage Gravy.

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   Yields 12 to 14 servings.

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    Sausage Gravy 1/2 pound ground pork sausage 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 1/4 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning Brown sausage in a skillet, stirring until it crumbles.

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    Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.

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    Set sausage aside.

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    Add butter to drippings; heat over low heat until butter melts.

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    Add flour, stirring constantly.

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    Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

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    Stir in seasonings and sausage.

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    Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.

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    Yields 3 3/4 cups.