Steve-Anna Stephens

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

self-rising flour (plus extra for flouring your surface)

2 tsp

sugar (Optional)

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

4 tbsp

vegetable shortening (see Baking Tips below)

4 tbsp

butter (chilled)

1 cup

chilled buttermilk (plus 1-2 tbsp more, if needed)

1 tbsp

melted butter (Optional: to brush on top of biscuits after baking)

1 lb

sage-flavored pork sausage

1/4 cup

finely chopped white or yellow onion

6 tbsp

all purpose flour

4 cups

whole milk

1/2 tsp

poultry seasoning

1/2 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp

salt

1 dash

Worcestershire sauce

1 dash

Tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, or other hot sauce

1 tbsp

butter or bacon grease (if needed)