Classic biscuits and gravy recipe with a step-by-step guide

Biscuits and gravy

Certainly! Here's a classic biscuits and gravy recipe with a step-by-step guide:

Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup milk

For the Sausage Gravy:

• 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Make the Biscuits:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

3. Cut in Butter:

   • Add cold, diced butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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4. Add Milk:

   • Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Shape and Cut:

   • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead it a couple of times and pat it into a 1-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.

6. Bake:

• Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Make the Sausage Gravy:

7. Cook Sausage:

   • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned and cooked through.

8. Make Roux:

   • Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage and stir to create a roux. Cook for a minute or two to remove the raw flour taste.

9. Add Milk:

   • Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the gravy thickens.

10. Season:

    • Season the gravy with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
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Serve:

11. Serve Hot:

    • Split the warm biscuits and spoon the sausage gravy over the top.

12. Enjoy:

    • Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious biscuits and gravy!

This classic Southern comfort food is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Adjust the thickness of the gravy by adding more milk if needed.