Biscuit And Gravy Recipe
Homemade sausage gravy over a warm biscuit.
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Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
Gravy Ingredients
Method
Biscuit Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Cut in ½ cup of unsalted butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk
Stir in 3 tablespoons of milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Form Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, gently knead it a few times, then pat it to about 1 inch thick. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
- 6
Bake Biscuits
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Gravy Preparation
- 7
Cook Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook 1 pound of ground sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 8
Make Roux
Sprinkle ¼ cup of all-purpose flour over the sausage and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 9
Add Milk and Season
Slowly pour in 2 cups of milk while stirring continuously. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 10
Season to Taste
Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
