Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits Recipe

Name: Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, plus more for pan; 1 cups buttermilk; 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter; Chocolate gravy, recipe follows; 1/3 stick butter; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup cocoa; 2 cups whole milk

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, plus more for pan
1 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
Chocolate gravy, recipe follows
1/3 stick butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa
2 cups whole milk

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3
Cut in the shortening with a fork until it looks like cornmeal.
4
Add the buttermilk, a little at a time, stirring constantly until well mixed.
5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
6
Knead lightly 2 or 3 times.
7
Roll out the dough with a floured rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness.
8
Cut dough into circles with a 2-inch cutter.
9
Place the biscuits in a greased iron skillet.
10
Gently press down the top of the biscuits.
11
Brush the biscuits with half the melted butter and bake for 14 minutes or until golden brown.
12
Brush the hot biscuits with the remaining butter.
13
Split the biscuits in half and ladle Chocolate Gravy over the hot biscuits.
14
Heat butter in a cast iron skillet over low heat.
15
Mix in sugar, flour and cocoa.
16
Slowly pour 1 cup of milk into the skillet and whisk well to remove lumps.
17
Whisk in remaining milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, being careful not to scorch.
18
Serve hot over biscuits.

1183

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits

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