Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

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• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening I use Spectrum, non-hydgrogenated palm oil
• 7/8 cup soy milk

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• 6 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 cups
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 package Morningstar sausage crumbles
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives. Stir in just enough soymilk to form a soft dough. Do not overmix. Place the dough on a lighlty floured board and knead 3 or 4 times only. Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Cut with a 2-inch round cookie cutter (or small drinking glass). Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
For the Gravy, heat oil in a non-non-stick pan for 2 minutes. Add flour and stir quickly with an egg beater. Add 1-2 cups soymilk and continue stirring for 2-3 minutes. Add sausage crumbles and spices. Add more soymilk if necessary to achieve desired thickness.