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Biscuits and gravy.
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Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and gravy is a classic Southern dish made with fluffy biscuits smothered in a rich, creamy sausage gravy! This hearty and satisfying breakfast and brunch recipe is a family favorite. It is classic comfort food!
CourseBreakfast, Holiday
CuisineAmerican
MethodToo Easy
DietPeanut/Tree Nut-Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author 100 Days Admin

Ingredients

For the Biscuits:

white whole wheat flourFor the Gravy:

Instructions

For the Biscuits:

  • First, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually pour in the milk while stirring the mixture with a fork until the dough comes together. It may be slightly sticky but should hold together well.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it becomes smooth.
  • Roll out the dough to a thickness of about ½ inch (1.3 cm).
  • Use a biscuit cutter or a round glass to cut out biscuits from the rolled dough. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  • Gather the dough scraps, reroll, and cut out additional biscuits until all the dough is used.
  • Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
  • Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.

For the Gravy:

  • In a skillet or frying pan, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles with a spoon or spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to coat the sausage evenly.
  • Gradually pour in the milk while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy thickens, for about 5 to 7 minutes. If the gravy becomes too thick, you can add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
  • Finally, season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Pour the gravy over the biscuits and serve!

Notes

  • Use cold butter right from the fridge.  Then, cut into small cubes.
  • Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dough.
  • Roll the dough out to about ½ inch thickness.
  • Do not bake too long.  They should be lightly golden brown on top.
  • To thicken the gravy, cook it slightly longer.  It will thicken up as it cooks.
  • If you are gluten-free, we love these Gluten-Free Biscuits.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Nutrition Facts
    Biscuits and Gravy
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 460 Calories from Fat 270
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 30g46%
    Saturated Fat 15g94%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 9g
    Cholesterol 81mg27%
    Sodium 691mg30%
    Potassium 319mg9%
    Carbohydrates 35g12%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 15g30%
    Vitamin A 682IU14%
    Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
    Calcium 291mg29%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.