chocolate milk gravy

An old Southern breakfast treat. It is not sweet, but is very rich. I believe this recipe came from my dad’s family who farmed a mountain in Alabama.

When I was a kid, my mom would split open piping hot biscuits on a plate and pour this gravy on top. Some people apparently tear up biscuits into a bowl and eat this on top.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 TBSP butter
• 2 TBSP flour (I use 1 TBSP all purpose, 1 TBSP whole wheat)
• 2 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 TBSP sweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups milk

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until bubbly.

Whisk flour into the butter and whisk constantly until nicely browned and giving off a nice, rich roux smell.

Whisk in about 1/2 C of the milk and continue whisking rapidly. This will quickly thicken.

Dump in the cocoa powder (sweet and unsweet). Whisk to mix.

Add another 1/2 C of milk. Mix completely and continue whisking almost constantly to avoid lumps. When this starts to simmer, add another 1/2 C of milk.

Repeat the above step until all milk has been added.

Lower heat, bring to a simmer, whisk very frequently until it thickens to desired consistency.

Add 2-3 pinches of kosher salt (to taste) to brighten the flavor.