Growing up in Alabama, weekend mornings meant big Southern breakfasts. My parents would wake up and head straight for the kitchen. As the coffee brewed the cooking would begin. It wouldn't be long until our table was covered with food. It wasn't always the same but eggs, grits, gravy, bacon, sausage and biscuits made regular appearances. In the summer, fresh cantaloupe and tomatoes were added as well. My absolute favorite addition to our breakfast table was chocolate to go with the biscuits.

I'll be honest I've never met anyone outside the south that knew what chocolate and biscuits was unless they had some connection to Southern roots. It's a long standing favorite in my family though. While I've never confirmed it, I've been told my great-grandmother made it every morning because one of her sons loved it so much. I figure it's my duty to share this Southern delicacy with as many people as possible. Everyone should have the chance to enjoy chocolate and biscuits.

Chocolate Gravy
3 T. cocoa powder
3 T. flour
9 T. sugar
1 3/4 c. water or milk*

In a small sauce pan, mix together dry ingredients until completely incorporated and no lumps remain. Add in water or milk and stir until dissolved. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened. Remove from heat.

The consistency of the chocolate is key here. If it's too thin the biscuits absorb it. If it's too thick it just sits like a lump on top of the biscuit. You want it somewhere in between. As long as you watch it carefully and stir often you should get it right. *My family has always used water. I know some people make it with milk. I've tried making it with milk and didn't like it any better. Just go with personal preference here.