{"id":"biscuits_and_gravy_dd42d5205c","slug":"classic-southern-biscuits-and-gravy","title":"Classic Southern Biscuits and Gravy","description":"A comforting American breakfast staple featuring flaky, buttery buttermilk biscuits smothered in a rich and peppery sausage gravy.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"For biscuits","group":"Biscuits","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tbsp baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Biscuits","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"Divided use","group":"Biscuits","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"6 tbsp cold unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":85,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cold, cubed","notes":"unsalted","group":"Biscuits","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"3/4 cup cold buttermilk","name":"Buttermilk","quantity":180,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.75,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Full fat preferred","group":"Biscuits","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 lb pork breakfast sausage","name":"Breakfast Sausage","quantity":454,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground/bulk","notes":"Breakfast style","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 cup all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.25,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"For gravy thickening","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 1/2 cups whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":600,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2.5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Whole milk","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"Coarsely ground","group":"Gravy","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.","group":"Biscuits","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Biscuits"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.","group":"Biscuits","title":"Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Biscuits"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.","group":"Biscuits","title":"Cut the cold butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Biscuits"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the cold buttermilk until just combined. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and fold it over itself 5-6 times. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle and cut with a biscuit cutter.","group":"Biscuits","title":"Stir in the cold buttermilk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Biscuits"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place biscuits on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.","group":"Biscuits","title":"Place biscuits on the baking sheet","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Biscuits"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"While biscuits bake, crumble the sausage into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and no longer pink.","group":"Gravy","title":"While biscuits bake, crumble the sausage","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Gravy"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and fat in the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to cook out the raw flour taste.","group":"Gravy","title":"Sprinkle the flour","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Gravy"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened. Stir in the black pepper and adjust salt to taste.","group":"Gravy","title":"Gradually whisk in the milk","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Gravy"},{"id":"instruction-9","text":"Split the warm biscuits in half and ladle the hot gravy over the top. Serve immediately.","group":"Serving","title":"Split the warm biscuits","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the flakiest biscuits, make sure your butter and buttermilk are ice cold. Don't overwork the dough or the biscuits will be tough.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Southern American"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["bake","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Baking sheet","Large skillet","Whisk","Biscuit cutter","Large bowl"],"diet":["high_protein","nut_free"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"biscuits","note":"Serves 4 with 2 biscuits each and gravy"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Biscuits can be cut and frozen raw. Bake from frozen adding 3-5 minutes. Gravy can be made ahead but may need extra milk when reheating as it thickens."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature. 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