
Just the last fewdays before payday we had what we thought was great, but it's what Mom helped cook as a young girl. They always saved their bacon or sausage drippings for this
Biscuits
3 cups flour
1/3 cup shortening or butter
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp baking powders
1 - 1 1/2 cups milk or buttermilk
In a lg. bowl place flour salt and baking powder
Cut the shortening or butter into the the dry mix until it resembles crumbs. Add enough milk to make a soft dough. dough will be sticky. Turn out onto a floured surface sprinkle a little flour over top pat down to 1/2" high and cut in rounds (or desired shape). Bake on lightly greased baking sheet in a preheated oven of 350' for 10 minutes or lightly golden tops
Gravy:
2 Tbsp. bacon or sausage drippings
3 Tbsp. Flour
Salt and pepper to taste
3 boiled eggs diced
1/2 cup leftover corn, green peas, etc.
1/2 cup shredded cheddr cheese.
3 cups milk (may use powdered if mixed up)
Melt the drippings in a skillet with the flour and stir till it starts to bubble. Gradually add the milk and stir until thickened. If too thick add a little more milk. Stir in eggs, veggie, and cheese. Serve over biscuits