Biscuits and Gravy Done Yum

 After learning the "biscuit method" in class Charlie requested I make some scones for him.

I can't believe he actually likes scones and if you've read my post on them you know how I feel.

We compromised on biscuits and gravy for a weekend treat.

I have very specific requirements when it comes to homemade biscuits and gravy. Not only am I from the South but I had a grandmother who never popped a can of biscuits in her life.

If you've ever had the real thing you know why I never order biscuits and gravy at a restaurant.

To make my gravy I mixed a ton of fresh sage and red pepper flakes in with some sausage. Then, I got a nice sear on the meat in a stainless steel pan. Then, I crumbled it.

Oh, the flavor.

I used a very basic biscuit recipe in my baking textbook to give it a try. Nothing special about the recipe and it produced sufficient biscuits that were slightly too salty for my taste.

I don't know how, but I managed to hit the off button on the stove while adjusting one of the burners.

The heat fluctuation affected the rise. These biscuits were on their way to being towers of goodness.

While the biscuits were trying to bake I whipped up a gravy. I used the leftover grease from the sausage and about a 2 to 1 ration of flour to butter. Then I added a mix of warm cream and mix to the roux and whisked until it had thickened to a nice, lump free texture.

Finally, I seasoned the gravy with salt and pepper and then added the sausage.

After allowing to biscuits to cool briefly I plated the dish and we got to eat. Yum!