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Biscuits and Gravy

Cultural Context

Biscuits and gravy is a traditional Southern American dish, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast. It combines flaky biscuits with a creamy sausage gravy, embodying comfort food that is both filling and flavorful. The dish has roots in the working-class cuisine of the 19th century, where it provided a cheap and satisfying meal. Today, it remains popular across the United States, especially in diners and breakfast spots.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup salted butter
1 lb sausages

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

biscuits

🥗Healthier: whole grain biscuits

💰Cheaper: homemade biscuits

Whole grain biscuits are more nutritious, while homemade options can be more budget-friendly.

sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while skim milk is a budget-friendly option.

1

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

2

Cut salted butter into small cubes and rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.

3

Slowly add buttermilk to the flour mixture a little at a time, stirring until a soft and sticky dough forms.

4

Knead the dough gently until it comes together and is smoother.

5

Roll the dough into a rectangle about 2 centimeters thick, dusting with flour as needed.

6

Fold one third of the dough over the other third, then fold the remaining third on top of that.

7

Roll the dough back out to the same size and repeat the folding process.

8

Cut the dough into squares instead of round shapes.

9

Brush the tops of the biscuits with any leftover buttermilk.

10

Bake in the oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

11

De-skin the sausages and cook them in a skillet until browned.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Sausage Gravy with Biscuits

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