“Fried Shrimp vs. Biscuits & Gravy – Southern Comfort Food Face-Off”

🍞 Biscuits and Gravy

🧂 Ingredients:

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed

• ¾ cup cold buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp vinegar)

For the Sausage Gravy:

• ½ lb (225g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)

• 2 tbsp butter (if needed)

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups milk

• Salt & black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Method:

🔸 Make the Biscuits:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cut in the cold butter using a fork or your fingers until crumbly.

4. Add buttermilk and mix just until combined.

5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and fold a few times. Flatten to 1-inch thick.

6. Cut into rounds and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.

🔸 Make the Gravy:

1. In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Do not drain the fat unless excessive.

2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.

3. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).

4. Season with salt and a lot of black pepper (to taste).

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