St￭ Biscuits & Gravy

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3/4 cup buttermilk, chilled
• 1 pound breakfast sausage (bulk or casings removed)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk (whole milk preferred for creaminess)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for baking.
2. Make the biscuit dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well mixed.
3. Add the butter: Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Incorporate buttermilk: Pour the chilled buttermilk into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
5. Prepare the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese and green onions.
6. Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the biscuit dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out circles.
7. Stuff the biscuits: Place a spoonful of the sausage filling in the center of half of the dough circles. Place another dough circle on top and pinch the edges firmly to seal.
8. Bake: Arrange the st￭ biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Prepare the gravy: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until it turns a light golden color. Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously.
10. Serve: Once the biscuits are baked, remove them from the oven and arrange on plates. Ladle the gravy over the top.

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