Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Flaky homemade biscuits topped with rich, creamy sausage gravy come together in this classic Southern comfort food recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk
- For the Sausage Gravy
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk just until dough comes together.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently fold a few times, and pat to 1-inch thickness.
- Cut biscuits and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make the Sausage Gravy
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned. Do not drain.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in milk while stirring continuously.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and optional heat to taste.