Breakfast: Campfire Biscuits and Gravy
Ingredients for Biscuits:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3/4 cup milk
Ingredients for Gravy:
1/2 pound sausage (pork, turkey, or a plant-based alternative)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
For the Biscuits: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add milk, stirring until a dough forms. Flatten the dough on a surface and cut into rounds. Cook on a greased skillet over a campfire or camping stove, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides.
For the Gravy: Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned. Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage, stirring until the sausage is coated. Gradually stir in milk, and cook over medium heat until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Difficulty: Moderate
While making biscuits from scratch might seem daunting outdoors, pre-mixing the dry ingredients at home can simplify the process. The gravy is straightforward and requires basic cooking skills.
Weight Level: Moderate
Practicality:
Preparing biscuits and gravy in a camping context is highly practical if some preparations are made ahead of time, like pre-mixing dry ingredients. This breakfast option is more suited for camping sites where you can carry more gear and ingredients, or for shorter hikes where carrying a cooler for perishables isn't a significant burden. The dish's comforting and filling nature makes it a worthwhile endeavor for mornings in the wilderness, providing the energy needed for hiking activities.
