To make the Biscuits, whisk together the Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt in a large bowl.
Cut in the Cold Butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the Buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat down to about 3/4 inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a knife.
Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
While biscuits are baking, make the Chocolate Gravy. Melt the Butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in the Whole Milk, ensuring no lumps form.
Add the Cocoa Powder, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Espresso Powder, and Salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Split the warm Biscuits and smother with the Chocolate Gravy. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
6
2 cups240 gAll-Purpose Flour
1 tbsp15 mLBaking Powder
1/2 tsp2.5 mLBaking Soda
1 tsp5 mLSalt
3/4 cup177 mLCold Butter-cut into cubes
3/4 cup177 mLButtermilk
1/4 cup57 gButter
1/4 cup30 gAll-Purpose Flour
3 cups710 mLWhole Milk
1/2 cup60 gUnsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/3 cup67 gBrown Sugar-packed
1 tsp5 mLVanilla Extract
1/2 tsp2.5 mLEspresso Powder
Pinch1 gSalt
Equipment
Large Bowl
Pastry Blender or Fingers
Baking Sheet
Saucepan
Whisk
Biscuit Cutter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
To make the Biscuits, whisk together the Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt in a large bowl.
Cut in the Cold Butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the Buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat down to about 3/4 inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a knife.
Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
While biscuits are baking, make the Chocolate Gravy. Melt the Butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in the Whole Milk, ensuring no lumps form.
Add the Cocoa Powder, Brown Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Espresso Powder, and Salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Split the warm Biscuits and smother with the Chocolate Gravy. Serve immediately.
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