Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and gravy
2 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. milk

Biscuits:
Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Cut in the shortening until like course crumbs (use a pastry cutter or fork). Make a well; add milk all at once. Stir quickly with fork just until the dough follows fork around the bowl. Turn onto lightly floured surface (the dough should be soft). Knead gently 10-12 strokes. Roll or pat dough 1/2 inch thick. Dip cutter in flour; cut dough straight down, no twisting. Bake according to the recipe directions.

Gravy (medium white sauce):
*You will need to double the batch.
1/2 pound sausage
1 c. milk (scolded)
2 Tbsp. flour
pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine butter and flour. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly. Cook until thick and smooth. Add salt and a few grains of pepper. Then add cooked sausage.