Traditional Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and gravy, a classic Southern comfort dish, combines fluffy biscuits with a savory sausage gravy. This recipe includes steps for making biscuits from scratch and creating a rich, flavorful gravy that complements them well. Whether enjoyed for breakfast or dinner, this dish is sure to be heartwarming. The buttery, flaky biscuits soak up the creamy, peppery gravy, providing an indulgent taste experience.

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 lb sausage
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the milk until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it to 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter.
6. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
7. In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir until absorbed.
8. Gradually stir in the milk, cooking the mixture until the gravy thickens to the desired consistency.
9. Season the gravy with black pepper and salt to taste.
10. Serve the biscuits topped with the sausage gravy.

Keywords: Southern, Comfort, Homemade, Breakfast, Sausage

Spice Rack: Black Pepper, Salt

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