Bisuits and gravy

Instructions

Biscuits:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut in the butter: Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add milk: Gradually stir in milk until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
5. Knead gently: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead 2-3 times. Be careful not to over-knead.
6. Roll and cut: Roll the dough out to about 1 inch thick and use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut into rounds.
7. Bake: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Gravy:

1. Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until brown and crumbly. If there’s excess fat, you can drain some off, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan for the roux.
2. Make the roux: Sprinkle the flour over the sausage. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until the flour is fully incorporated into the fat, making a roux.
3. Add milk: Gradually whisk in the milk, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the gravy is thickened to your liking. This usually takes about 5-10 minutes. If the gravy is too thick, you can add more milk as needed.
4. Season: Taste and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). The gravy should be creamy and flavorful.

Serving:

1. Split the biscuits: Cut the warm biscuits in half and place them on a plate.
2. Pour the gravy: Spoon a generous amount of gravy over the biscuits.
3. Serve immediately: Enjoy your homemade biscuits and gravy while they’re warm!

This classic comfort food is simple to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you like your gravy a little spicier or your biscuits extra flaky, biscuits and gravy is a versatile dish that’s sure to please.