Scallion Biscuits with Sausage and Gravy
- 1 pound six ounces all-purpose flour
- 1/2 ounce salt
- 1 1/2 ounces baking powder
- 4 ounces sugar
- 3/4 quart heavy cream
- 1/3 cup fine sliced scallions
- 4 pieces of your favorite sausage (links or patties)
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1/2 Spanish onion, small dice
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 to 3/4 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- For the biscuits: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine all dry ingredients in the bowl of a mixer.
- On medium speed add heavy cream and scallions, mix just until it pulls together, not wet.
- On a lightly floured work surface roll out 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut 3-inch rounds and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake for 8 minutes.
- Cool.
- Yield: about 24 biscuits
- For the gravy: In a saute pan over medium heat cook the sausage in the peanut oil.
- Remove from pan when thoroughly cooked.
- In sausage drippings saute onions until translucent and tender sprinkle with the flour and stir with wooden spoon for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add water and stir to combine and eliminate any lumps.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Reduce to a simmer until desired flavor develops.
- To assemble: Slice biscuits in half lengthwise.
- Layer sausage on bottom slice, spoon gravy over top of sausage and place lid on.
- Serve with your favorite eggs.
flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, heavy cream, scallions, favorite sausage, peanut oil, onion, flour, water, salt, red pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/scallion-biscuits-with-sausage-and-gravy-recipe.html (may not work)