An Oldie - but a goody

CHOCOLATE GRAVY AND BISCUITS... A SOUTHERN FAVORITE

Ok, so this is one recipe that my late grandma used to make for us grand kids all the time when we would visit. My grandmother was an amazing southern style, old- school cook. She could definitely draw a crowd around the table with her food. Though I know it sounds weird, please try it before you knock it. I hope you enjoy this southern favorite of mine.

Chocolate Gravy:

Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar or Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (we prefer Hershey's)

Directions:
Mix all the dry ingredients in a heavy saucepan with a whisk. Stir in the milk.
Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat when the mixture is thick like pudding.
Add the butter. Stir in until the butter is completely melted. Serve over warm biscuits with a teaspoon of butter dolloped on top.


Biscuits:

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons lard or shortening
1 cup milk

Directions:
Mix dry ingredients together; cut in lard or shortening with a fork (until it looks like course cornmeal. Slowly blend in milk, just until dry ingredients are moistened. Roll out on floured surface to about 1/2-inch thick. (Do not roll too thin - about 1/2 inch thick). Cut with biscuit cutter or glass cup. Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 350° about 10 minutes or until golden brown.