Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy
BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
Ingredients:
•2 cups all-purpose flour
•2 teaspoons baking powder
•¼ teaspoon baking soda
•1 teaspoon salt
•7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled in freezer and cut into thin slices
•¾ cup cold buttermilk
•2 tablespoons buttermilk for brushing
DIRECTIONS:
•Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper
•Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add cold butter slices and cut into the flour with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Make a well in the center of the mixture. Pour cold buttermilk into the well and stir gently until just combined. Turn dough onto a floured work surface and pat it together into a rectangle.
•Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, and flatten back into a rectangle. Repeat twice more, folding and pressing the dough a total of three times.
•Roll dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter to cut biscuits. Reroll any scraps to cut more biscuits; you should get 12 total.
•Transfer biscuits to the prepared baking sheet.
•Press an indent into the top of each biscuit with your thumb. Brush buttermilk over the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven until biscuits are flaky and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Enjoy!
NOW, onto the gravy!!
Ingredients
•1 lb pork breakfast sausage
• ¼ cup self rising flour
•2 ½ cups 2% milk
•teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
•salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
•Place sausage in a skillet over medium/high heat.
1 lb (455 g) pork breakfast sausage
•Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break up and crumble sausage as it cooks, cooking until completely browned and no pink remains. DONT DRAIN THE SKILLET!! grease is our friend in this recipe
•Sprinkle flour evenly over the sausage crumbles.
•Stir frequently until flour is absorbed (about 1 minute).
•Slowly drizzle the milk into your skillet, stirring as you pour.
•Continue to cook, stirring frequently until mixture is thickened and desired consistency is reached.
•Add salt and pepper to taste and serve warm over homemade biscuits!
salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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Buttermilk biscuits are a classic Southern comfort food, known for their flaky texture and buttery flavor. To elevate your breakfast experience, consider using high-quality ingredients such as grass-fed butter and organic all-purpose flour. The key to perfect biscuits is to handle the dough gently and avoid overmixing, which can make them tough. When preparing the sausage gravy, cooking the sausage until crispy adds an incredible depth of flavor. For a twist, try adding spices like cayenne pepper or garlic powder for an extra kick. Don't forget to serve your biscuits warm straight from the oven, topped generously with the creamy gravy. In addition to these traditional recipes, explore variations such as adding shredded cheese or herbs to your biscuit dough for a gourmet touch. For a fun brunch idea, serve the biscuits alongside a fresh fruit salad or savory quiche, making it a well-rounded meal that guests will love. This traditional meal evokes a sense of comfort and nostalgia, making it a perfect dish for family gatherings or weekend breakfasts. Enjoy the warmth and satisfaction that comes from homemade cooking!