Old Fashioned Biscuits and Gravy
A Simple yet Delicious Recipe: Homemade Biscuits with Gravy and Sausage
When it comes to cooking a hearty breakfast, there's nothing quite like a warm, flaky biscuit accompanied by a rich, savory gravy. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make both from scratch using just a few simple ingredients. And the best part? It's easy to make!
To start, we need to gather our ingredients. We've got flour, milk, cream, and of course, some good old-fashioned bacon grease. Yes, you read that right - bacon grease is essential to making a great gravy. Don't skip this step, folks! Now, let's get started.
First, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. While that's heating up, we'll mix together our dry ingredients: flour, salt, and baking powder. In a large bowl, whisk together two cups of King Arthur Flour, one teaspoon of salt, and one teaspoon of baking powder. Make sure to sift the flour for a smooth texture.
Next, we add in some cold butter - not too much, just enough to make it interesting. Cut the butter into small pieces and add them to your dry ingredients. Now, mix everything together until it forms a crumbly dough. Don't overmix! Just let it be, like a good friend who knows when to sit back.
Time to get our hands dirty! Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together in a cohesive mass. Roll it out to about an inch thick and use your favorite biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out circles of dough. You should end up with around 8-10 biscuits.
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about an inch of space between each one. Brush the tops with some extra bacon grease - yes, more grease! This will give them that golden brown crust we all love. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until they're golden brown and flaky.
While our biscuits are baking, let's get started on the gravy. We'll need some sausage, milk, flour, and of course, more bacon grease. Sauté diced sausage in a pan over medium heat until it's nice and browned. Remove the cooked sausage from the pan with a slotted spoon and set it aside for now.
Next, add some more bacon grease to the pan - don't be shy! Once it's hot, sprinkle in some all-purpose flour. Stir it around until it forms a smooth paste, then slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens up nice and good.
Now it's time to add our cooked sausage back into the gravy. Add it to the pan and stir everything together. Taste and adjust as needed - you may want to add some salt or pepper to give it a bit more oomph.
The biscuits are done! Remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Now, it's time to bring it all together. Slice your biscuit in half and slather on some of that delicious gravy. Add some extra sausage if you like, and voila! You've got yourself a hearty breakfast fit for a king.
Tips from the Pro:
* Make sure to save your bacon grease - it's the key to making a great gravy!
* Use good quality ingredients, folks. This is where the magic happens.
* Don't overmix that dough! You want it to be smooth and flaky, not tough and chewy.
* If you want extra flavor in your gravy, try adding some black pepper or salt.
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