Biscuit & Gravy Recipe
One large buttermilk biscuit split in two and covered in our homemade dirty gravy
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Ingredients
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Biscuit
Gravy
Method
Biscuit
- 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, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add 0.5 cups of cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Buttermilk
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in 3 tablespoons of buttermilk. Stir gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape the Biscuit
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat it into a 1-inch thick round. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits.
- 6
Bake
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Gravy
- 7
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 pound of ground sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- 8
Make a Roux
Once the sausage is cooked through, sprinkle 0.5 cups of all-purpose flour over the sausage. Stir to combine and cook for about 2 minutes to create a roux.
- 9
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to stir as the mixture thickens.
- 10
Season the Gravy
Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder. Stir well and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.