Tarheel Breakfast

Directions

1. 1
   Fry bacon.
2. 2
   Mix flour and buttermilk in bowl until combined. Add shortening until flour feels like cornmeal.
3. 3
   Add water a dash at a time until dough is rollable.
4. 4
   Roll onto floured surface and cut circles with glass to make biscuits.
5. 5
   Bake at 350° until brown (10 to 15 minutes).
6. 6
   Remove bacon.
7. 7
   Place flour into drippings; brown until clumpy.
8. 8
   Add enough milk to thicken.
9. 9
   Fry eggs.
10. 10
    Serve with hot biscuits and gravy with crumbled bacon on top.