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Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
Sausage Gravy Ingredients
Method
Biscuit Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the dry mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk
Pour in 3 tablespoons of milk and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat it out to about 1-inch thick and cut out biscuits using a round cutter or a glass.
- 6
Bake Biscuits
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Sausage Gravy Directions
- 7
Cook Sausage
In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook 1 cup of country sausage until browned and fully cooked.
- 8
Add Flour
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the sausage and stir to coat. Cook for an additional minute.
- 9
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring there are no lumps.
- 10
Season the Gravy
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- 11
Thicken Gravy
Continue to cook until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, stirring frequently for about 5-7 minutes.