Biscuits and Gravy Recipe (with Video)

For simple biscuits
1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
2. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Add the cream and mix until just combined.
4. Dump the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
5. Roll the dough out to a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
6. Using a floured biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits.
7. Place the cut biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Once the biscuits have come out of the oven, brush them with melted butter and finishing salt.
9. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
For sausage gravy
1. In a large skillet, add the sausage meat and cook over medium-high heat until completely browned. Be sure to break up any large chunks with a wooden spatula or a potato masher.
2. Add butter and allow it to melt and combine with the rendered pork fat. If there is less than 1 tablespoon of rendered pork fat, add an additional tablespoon (or more as needed) of butter.
3. Add the flour and stir to combine with a wooden spatula. Once the flour and fat has combined to form a roux, cook for an additional minute to cook the raw flour.
4. Slowly add milk in multiple additions, making sure each addition has been fully incorporated before adding the next. Continue cooking the mixture over medium-low heat until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve atop freshly baked biscuits.