Biscuit And Gravy Recipe
A homemade biscuit with your choice of delicious white or brown gravy
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Ingredients
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Biscuit Ingredients
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 the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Add Butter
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk
Pour in the milk and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle 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 Directions
- 7
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground sausage. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes.
- 8
Make Roux
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- 9
- 10
Season the Gravy
Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens, stirring frequently.
- 11
Serve
Spoon the gravy over the freshly baked biscuits and serve hot.
