Buttermilk Biscuits with Country Milk Gravy

Directions

Preheat oven to 450.

Mix flour, soda, salt, and baking powder.

Cut in shortening with a pastry blender. Add buttermilk and mix quickly until dough forms a ball.

Turn out on a floured surface and knead a few times.

Pat or roll out to a ½-inch thickness; then cut with a floured biscuit cutter.

Bake approximately 12 minutes biscuits MILK GRAVY: Save 4 tablespoons of pan drippings (or butter) and place over low heat.

Stir in 4 tablespoons of flour and continue stirring until smooth and bubbly.

Add 2 cups milk and stir until thickened. Salt and pepper to taste and serve piping hot.