Southern Comfort: Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits Recipe
A Nostalgic Taste of Home
There’s something magical about childhood comfort foods—the ones that instantly transport you back to your mom’s kitchen, where the air smelled like butter, flour, and love. For me, that dish is chocolate gravy and biscuits. Whenever my grands ask for it, they get it—just like my mom used to make for me growing up. This isn’t just breakfast or supper; it’s a warm, sweet memory served on a plate.
The secret? White Lily Self-Rising Flour and Bulgarian buttermilk—a combination that makes the fluffiest, most tender biscuits you’ve ever had. Pair them with silky, rich chocolate gravy, and you’ve got a dish that feels like a hug from the past.
Why Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits?
If you’ve never had chocolate gravy, let me introduce you to this Southern gem. It’s a creamy, cocoa-infused sauce, somewhere between pudding and hot fudge, poured over fresh, warm biscuits. Some folks call it a dessert, but in the South, it’s perfectly acceptable as breakfast—or supper, if the grands demand it!
This dish has been a staple in many Southern homes for generations, a testament to simple ingredients creating the best flavors. Whether you grew up with it or are trying it for the first time, this chocolate gravy and biscuits recipe will become a family favorite in no time.
Homemade Biscuits Recipe
Before we get to the chocolate gravy, let’s talk about the biscuits—the foundation of this dish. These biscuits are light, fluffy, and buttery, made the old-fashioned way in a cast-iron skillet.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups White Lily Self-Rising Flour (whisked)
- 3 tablespoons butter or plain Crisco
- 1 cup Bulgarian buttermilk (add sparingly if needed)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- Whisk the self-rising flour in a bowl.
- Cut in the butter or Crisco, leaving some larger chunks for extra flakiness.
- Slowly add the Bulgarian buttermilk, mixing gently until just combined. (Don’t overwork the dough!)
- Shape the Biscuits:
- Lightly flour your hands and countertop.
- Scrape the dough onto the floured surface and shape it into a cylinder.
- Gently fold the dough, pat it down, and repeat once in each direction.
- Flatten to ½-inch thickness.
- Cut and Bake:
- Cut the biscuits straight down—no twisting!
- Place them in a cast-iron skillet.
- Bake at 500°F until golden brown (about 10-12 minutes).
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Gravy Recipe
Now for the good stuff—the chocolate gravy! This smooth, sweet sauce is the perfect balance of cocoa, butter, and sugar, creating a rich topping for those hot, fluffy biscuits.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa, and flour until combined.
- Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Once thick, remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
Serving Up the Memories
When the biscuits come out of the oven, split them open, pour over that warm, velvety chocolate gravy, and top with a pat of butter. The heat will melt the butter into the gravy, creating the most decadent bite imaginable.
For me, this dish is more than just food—it’s a connection to my childhood, a reminder of the love my mom poured into every meal. Now, I get to pass that love down to my grands.
So if you’ve never tried chocolate gravy and biscuits, what are you waiting for? It’s time to start your own family tradition.
