Biscuit With Sausage Gravy Recipe
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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 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk and Cream
Pour in 3 tablespoons of milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it to about 1-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
- 6
Bake the Biscuits
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Sausage Gravy Directions
- 7
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- 8
Make the Roux
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage in the skillet. Stir constantly for about 1-2 minutes until the flour is well incorporated and begins to brown slightly.
- 9
Add Milk
Gradually pour in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to thicken.
- 10
Season the Gravy
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir well to combine.
- 11
Serve
Once the gravy has thickened, serve it hot over the freshly baked biscuits.