Side Biscuit & Gravy Recipe
Make Side Biscuit & Gravy Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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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). This ensures that your biscuits will bake properly and rise well.
- 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. Mix well until evenly combined.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Add 1/2 cup of cold butter, cut into small pieces, to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Milk
Pour in 3/4 cup of milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- 5
Shape Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times. Pat it into a 1-inch thick round. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Gravy Directions
- 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
Once the sausage is cooked, sprinkle 1/2 cup of flour over the sausage and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the flour is slightly browned.
- 9
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring no lumps remain. Continue stirring until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 10
Season the Gravy
Season the gravy with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir to combine.
- 11
Serve
Serve the hot sausage gravy over the warm biscuits. Enjoy your delicious side biscuit and gravy!