Creamy Biscuits and Gravy

Recipe View Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in the chilled shortening using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead for about 30 seconds to bring the dough together. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Roll the dough out to a 3/4-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter (or a knife, if you don't have a cutter). Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown. (10 minutes)

Recipe View While the biscuits are baking, prepare the gravy. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and crumbly. Drain off any excess grease. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk and water. Bring the gravy to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste. (1 minute)

Recipe View Serve the warm biscuits immediately, smothered in the creamy sausage gravy. Enjoy! (1 minute)