Milk Gravy
["2 or 3 Tbsp. shortening", "2 or 3 Tbsp. flour", "1 1/2 c. milk (whole milk is best)", "1/2 tsp. salt", "sugar to taste"]
["Heat shortening; add flour and stir until smooth.", "Continue stirring while adding milk, salt and sugar.", "Boil until desired thickness.", "Pour over bread slices."]
["shortening", "flour", "milk", "salt", "sugar"]