Sourdough Biscuits And Sausage Gravy

Step 1

Chop up cold butter into chunks and add to a large bowl.

Step 2

Add flour to the butter.

Step 3

Cut butter into flour; I usually just use my hands to massage the flour and butter together until it starts to form a ball.

Step 4

Add 1 cup of fed sourdough starter.

Step 5

Add honey and stir until nicely incorporated.

Step 6

Place a clean tea towel over bowl and allow to sit at room temperature at least 8-24 hours.

Step 7

The next day, add baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the fermented dough

Step 8

Mix everything together well.

Step 9

Roll out biscuits onto a lightly floured surface and cut.

Step 10

Place onto a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a glass baking dish.

Step 11

You can allow the biscuits to rise again for 30 minutes to an hour in a warm place before baking if you would like.

Step 12

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 -20 minutes.

Step 13

Brown sausage over medium heat.

Step 14

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle on the flour and stir so that the sausage grease soaks it all up.

Step 15

Cook for a few more minutes. Pour in the milk and stir constantly.

Step 16

Cook the gravy, stirring frequently, until it thickens. 5-10 minutes.

Step 17

Add in the salt and pepper and stir to incorporate.