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Sourdough Discard Biscuits and Hearty Breakfast Gravy

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Ingredients
  

Sourdough Discard Biscuits (makes about 6-8 biscuits)

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sourdough Discard
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Butter, melted

Breakfast Sausage Gravy

  • 2 lbs Pork Breakfast Sausage
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 cups Milk
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Optional: cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp of cold milk or water)

Instructions
 

Sourdough Discard Biscuits

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the sourdough discard, milk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Use a spoon or a cookie scoop to drop 1/4 cup portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the biscuits to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Breakfast Sausage Gravy

  • In a large skillet or saucepan, cook the breakfast pork sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet, leaving the drippings.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously until it turns golden brown, creating a roux.
  • Gradually pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking and stirring until the gravy thickens and reaches your desired consistency.
  • Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the gravy. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If desired, you can thicken the gravy further by adding a cornstarch slurry. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create the slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the gravy while stirring continuously. Cook for an additional minute to allow the gravy to thicken.

Serving Instructions

  • Serve: Slice open the warm Sourdough Discard Biscuits and generously ladle the savory Breakfast Gravy over them. Enjoy this comforting classic that combines fluffy biscuits with a hearty sausage gravy, perfect for starting your day on a delicious note.