Description

Enjoy the irresistible flavor of Biscuits and Gravy with this simple recipe. Featuring homemade buttermilk biscuits and rich sausage gravy, it’s an ideal comfort food for any meal of the day.

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter cold
½ cup lard or vegetable shortening cold
1 ¼ -1 ½ cups whole cultured buttermilk cold
1 pound ground pork sausage (sweet or breakfast) or deer sausage
4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder with a spoon.
Cut in the lard and butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the buttermilk and mix gently to form a dough.
Use 1 ¼ cups buttermilk and add more if needed, the dough will be sticky.
On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough down and roll it into a rectangle shape. Fold it several times, then roll to about 1-inch thick.
Use a rubber bench scraper to assist with the dough handling.
Cut out biscuits using a 3-inch cutter, using a stamping motion without twisting.
Gather the scraps, shake off excess flour, press back together, and roll out to cut remaining biscuits, avoiding excess flour.
Place biscuits closely together in a buttered cast iron baking pan.
Bake in a preheated 475-degree F oven for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush immediately with melted butter.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients like butter and lard are cold for flaky biscuits.
Do not overwork the dough to maintain tenderness in the biscuits.
Cut the biscuits straight down without twisting for the best rise.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy
Calories: 550
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 70mg