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Biscuits and Optional Gravy Recipe

Biscuits and Optional Gravy Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/2 lb ground sausage , of choice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% low-fat milk
salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
To make the biscuits, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar into a medium bowl. Stir in the sugar with a spoon. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend in the shortening until the mixture is crumbly. Mix in the milk with a fork until the dough is soft but not sticky.
Place the dough on a floured board and knead it for a minute or so. Roll it out to a thickness of 1 1/4 inches and cut it into biscuits with a 2-inch round cutter or the rim of a small water glass. Arrange the biscuits 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
Bake the biscuits for 18 to 20 miniutes, until lightly browned on top. Take the baking sheet out of the oven and set the biscuits aside.
To make the gravy, cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, about 8 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the meat and stir with a spoon until blended. Stir in the milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until thickened. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cut biscuits in half horizontally and place them cut side up on plates. Spoon the gravy over the biscuits and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	802.01 Kcal (3358 kJ)
Calories from fat	435.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.41g	74%
Cholesterol	79.22mg	26%
Sodium	780.79mg	33%
Potassium	999.54mg	21%
Total Carbs	69.03g	23%
Sugars	12.99g	52%
Dietary Fiber	2.21g	9%
Protein	22.25g	45%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	510.6mg	51%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	208.93 Kcal (875 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.61g	74%
Cholesterol	20.64mg	26%
Sodium	203.4mg	33%
Potassium	260.39mg	21%
Total Carbs	17.98g	23%
Sugars	3.38g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	9%
Protein	5.8g	45%
Iron	1.2mg	25%
Calcium	133mg	51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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