Sweet Southern Comfort: Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits

Sweet Southern Comfort: Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits

Chocolate Gravy & Biscuits

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6

These homemade biscuits are light, flaky, and irresistibly buttery—perfect for pairing with rich, silky chocolate gravy!

For the Biscuits

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold (85g) European-style butter works best but isn't required
  • ¾ cup whole milk (177ml) Buttermilk or 2% milk will also work

For the Chocolate Gravy

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Ingredients

  • For the best results, place your butter in the freezer for 10-20 minutes before starting. The colder the butter, the flakier the biscuits!
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.

3. Add the Butter

  • Remove the butter from the freezer and either:
    • Grate it using a box grater (recommended for even distribution), OR
    • Cut it into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to blend it into the flour.
  • Mix until the butter pieces are evenly distributed and the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

4. Add Milk & Form the Dough

  • Pour in ¾ cup milk and use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently mix until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix!
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently work it together with your hands. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour until it's manageable.

5. Create Flaky Layers

  • Fold the dough in half, press it down gently, then rotate it 90 degrees and fold again.
  • Repeat this 5-6 times to create layers, but be careful not to overwork the dough!

6. Cut & Shape the Biscuits

  • Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick layer (no rolling pin needed!).
  • Lightly flour a 2 ¾-inch biscuit cutter, then press straight down into the dough to cut out biscuits. Avoid twisting the cutter—this helps them rise evenly!
  • Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet less than ½ inch apart for soft sides or further apart for crispier edges.
  • Gather and rework the remaining dough to cut out more biscuits. You should get at least 6 biscuits.

7. Bake & Prepare the Chocolate Gravy

  • Bake at 425°F for 12 minutes, or until the tops turn lightly golden brown.
  • While the biscuits are baking, prepare your chocolate gravy according to the instructions on the back of the package. 

8. Finish & Serve

  • For an extra buttery finish, brush biscuits with melted salted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.
  • Serve warm, smothered in rich chocolate gravy. Enjoy!
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