Classic British Biscuits and Gravy

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together 200g of plain flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and

3. 3

   5 tsp of salt.

4. 4

   Add 100g of unsalted butter to the flour mixture and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   Stir in 50g of caster sugar.

6. 6

   Gradually add 100ml of whole milk, mixing until a soft dough forms.

7. 7

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 2cm thick and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.

8. 8

   Place the biscuits on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

9. 9

   While the biscuits are baking, cook 200g of pork sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.

10. 10

    Stir in 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

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    Gradually add 100ml of whole milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens.

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    Season the gravy with

13. 13

    25 tsp of black pepper and additional salt to taste.

14. 14

    Serve the warm biscuits with the sausage gravy poured over the top.