Spicy Biscuits and Gravy

Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup cold milk

For the Gravy:

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 4 Pieces of Bacon
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon Firecracker Farm Hot Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Biscuits:

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
• Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually add the cold milk, stirring just until the dough comes together.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 3-4 times. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round.
• Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside.

2. Make the Gravy:

• In a large skillet, cook the sausage and bacon over medium heat until browned and fully cooked.
• Remove the sausage and Bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
• Add the flour to the skillet and whisk constantly for about 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure there are no lumps.
• Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in the cooked sausage, Firecracker Farm Hot Salt, black pepper, salt, garlic powder (if using). Adjust the seasoning to taste.

3. Serve:

• Split the warm biscuits in half and place them on plates.
• Spoon the spicy sausage gravy over the biscuits.
• Sprinkle a bit more Firecracker Farm Hot Salt on top if desired for an extra kick.

Note:

• Adjust the amount of Firecracker Farm Hot Salt to your preferred level of spiciness.
• For a creamier gravy, you can add an extra 1/2 cup of milk.