Homemade Cheddar Biscuits
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¾ cup whole milk or buttermilk
For the garlic butter topping:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
5. Add the milk and gently mix just until the dough comes together.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet without shaping them.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
8. While the biscuits are baking, combine the melted butter with garlic powder and parsley.
9. Once the biscuits come out of the oven, brush the tops with the garlic butter and serve warm.
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Classic Sausage Gravy
Ingredients:
1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2½ cups whole milk (more as needed)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces, until fully browned.
2. Add the butter, then sprinkle in the flour. Stir to coat the sausage and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
3. Gradually add the milk while stirring constantly.
4. Continue to stir for 5 to 7 minutes until the gravy thickens.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices.
6. If the gravy becomes too thick, add a little more milk to reach your preferred consistency.
7. Serve immediately over warm biscuits.
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Best Homemade Fluffy Biscuits
Ingredients (Makes about 8 biscuits):
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus more for brushing)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Pour in the cold buttermilk and stir until the dough just comes together.
5. On a floured surface, gently pat the dough into a rectangle. Fold it into thirds, turn, and repeat two more times.
6. Pat the dough out to about ¾-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
7. Place them close together on the baking sheet and brush the tops with buttermilk.
8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and fluffy.
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