4 cups self-rising flour
1 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp baking powder
7 tbsp shortening
2 cups buttermilk
 

1. Sift together flour, sugar & baking powder; cut in shortening.
2. Mix in buttermilk with a fork, just until dough is moistened. 
3. Shape dough in a ball and knead a few times on a lightly floured 
   surface.
4. Roll to 3/4 inch thickness and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter. 
5. Place biscuits on a greased baking sheet. 
6. Bake at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes or until golden. 

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 lbs. ground sausage, browned and drained
4 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
 

1. Sprinkle flour in with sausage stirring until dissolved. 
2. Gradually add milk. Cook over med heat until thick & bubbly. 
3. Season with salt and pepper and serve over warm biscuits. 
4. Makes 10 to 12 servings.