Feeding the Farmer
Biscuits & Gravy

When it comes to feeding a crowd of hungry bellies, biscuits & gravy is a go-to crowd pleaser! It has been a family favorite of ours for years! You can't beat a hot, steaming plate of biscuits & gravy on a cold winter morning before you go out to face the winter weather. It's my farmer husband's favorite breakfast before he goes out to feed cows on a sub-zero January morning! My favorite way to cook these is in two 12" cast iron skillets! Next time you have some hard working, hungry mouths to feed...give this recipe a try! The plates get licked clean every time at our house!

Ingredients

For the Biscuits

4 cups all purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 dash salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Gravy

2 pounds sausage
1/2 cup flour
6 cups milk
salt & pepper

Directions

For the Biscuits

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.

Step 2
In a bowl mix: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt & sugar. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse cornmeal.

Step 3
Slowly incorporate buttermilk.

Step 4
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, roll out until about 1" thick. Cut into biscuit & place in skillet or on pan.

Step 5
Bake at 400 for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.

For the Gravy

Step 1
Brown the sausage in a large cast iron skillet.

Step 2
Once brown, turn down heat to medium-low & add flour. Stir it until the flour coats the sausage.

Step 3
While stirring, slowly add the milk.

Step 4
Bring to a simmer & simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until thickened.

Step 5
Add salt & pepper to taste.