How to Make Gravy

I am going to tell you how to make white breakfast gravy using a few simple ingredients. In this recipe, I use a cast iron skillet, but you are welcome to use any kind of frying pan or sauce pan.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Large cast iron skillet
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 cup milk
• 2 - 3 cups hot water (depending on how thick or thin you want it)
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Take your skillet or frying pan and put it on medium heat to warm it up. Once warm, add the butter to the pan and let it melt until it starts to bubble.

2. Add your flour and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes. If you see the flour start to brown, take it off of the burner and turn down the heat.

3. Combine the milk and hot water in one large glass. Add the liquid to the butter and flour mixture slowly, stirring fast with a spoon or whisk.

4. Let the gravy cook until it starts to boil. Once it starts to boil, it is as thick as it will get.

Tips & Warnings

• For sausage gravy, crumble up sausage and brown in the skillet. Take out the meat and leave in the grease to use instead of butter. Add the meat back in after it is done.
• If you find that your gravy is not quite thick enough, take 4 tablespoons of water and add to a cup of hot water and stir with a fork. Add the mixture to the gravy a little bit at a time while it is still boiling, and stop adding once it reaches your desired thickness and let boil for about 2 - 3 more minutes while stirring constantly.
• Some stove may cook at higher temp, so please adjust the heat accordingly so you do not burn the butter or flour. Once it is burned, you have to start over from step one.

[MIghtyDreamer]

on 10/5/2008 this recipe is different... never heard this style. interesting

[PajamaMommy]

on 10/3/2008 Yum!

[jdarling86]

on 9/20/2008 I love white gravy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Great recipe and nice article.