Description
A comforting and decadent southern classic, these buttermilk biscuits are served with a rich, homemade chocolate gravy. Perfect for holiday breakfasts or brunches.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the cold buttermilk, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick disc.
- Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a glass rim. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the biscuits bake, prepare the chocolate gravy. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and flour.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve the warm biscuits topped with the chocolate gravy.
Notes
- For flakier biscuits, ensure your butter and buttermilk are very cold.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the chocolate gravy by adding more or less sugar.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by mixing 3/4 cup milk with 3/4 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with 2 tablespoons gravy
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: buttermilk biscuits, chocolate gravy, southern breakfast, holiday brunch, Christmas breakfast, Thanksgiving brunch, comfort food