Biscuits and Gravy Southern (Print)

Buttery biscuits topped with creamy sausage gravy for a cozy, flavorful Southern-inspired breakfast.

# Components:

→ Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
06 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk, plus extra for brushing

→ Sausage Gravy

07 - 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or plant-based)
08 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
09 - 2 1/2 cups whole milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Turn dough onto a floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold in half and repeat 2 or 3 times for layers. Cut rounds using a biscuit cutter.
06 - Arrange biscuits close together on the prepared sheet. Brush tops with buttermilk. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
07 - While biscuits bake, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
08 - Sprinkle flour over the sausage and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes until flour coats sausage.
09 - Gradually add whole milk while stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened. Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Add optional cayenne or pepper flakes if using.
10 - Split warm biscuits. Spoon sausage gravy over the top and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple wholesome ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
  • Warm fluffy homemade biscuits in less than an hour
  • Hearty sausage gravy full of old-fashioned flavor and spice
  • Adaptable for vegetarian or gluten-free diets with easy swaps
  • Breakfast that feels like a big hug on weekend mornings or holidays
02 -
  • Homemade biscuits are naturally egg free so this is a great option if allergies are a concern
  • This recipe freezes beautifully at every stage biscuits pre-baked or unbaked and gravy totally cooked
  • Southern sausage gravy is meant to be peppery Balance to your taste but do not skip the black pepper
03 -
  • Use a cheese grater for butter instead of dicing for evenness and speed
  • Do not skip folding the dough which adds those beautiful flaky layers
  • Toast the flour in the skillet just until it smells nutty for the richest gravy flavor

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