Biscuits and Gravy (Printable)

Flaky homemade biscuits smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy with black pepper—a hearty Southern breakfast classic ready in under an hour.

# What You Need:

→ For the Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon sugar
06 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

→ For the Sausage Gravy

08 - 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork, mild or spicy, crumbled)
09 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 3 cups whole milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
13 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
03 - Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Pour in buttermilk and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently pat to 1-inch thickness. Fold dough over on itself 2–3 times, then pat again to 1-inch thickness.
06 - Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, reshaping scraps as needed. Place biscuits close together on the baking sheet.
07 - Bake 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
08 - Meanwhile, for the gravy: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
09 - Sprinkle flour over the sausage and cook, stirring, for 1–2 minutes until flour is absorbed.
10 - Gradually add milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
11 - Add black pepper, salt, and cayenne. Cook until thickened, about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
12 - Split warm biscuits and spoon hot sausage gravy generously over the top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Authentic Southern Flavor: Enjoy the classic taste of homemade biscuits and savory sausage gravy.
  • Simple & Quick: This easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, perfect for a weekend brunch.
  • Hearty and Comforting: A satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
  • Customizable Spice: Use mild or spicy sausage and add a pinch of cayenne to suit your taste.
02 -
  • For the flakiest biscuits, make sure your butter and buttermilk are very cold. This creates steam pockets in the oven, resulting in a light, layered texture.
  • Do not overwork the biscuit dough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined to ensure a tender, not tough, result.
  • To avoid lumps in your gravy, add the milk gradually while stirring or whisking constantly.
  • Using freshly ground black pepper makes a noticeable difference in the flavor of the gravy.
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