Southern Biscuits & Sausage Gravy (Print-Friendly Version)
Buttery homemade biscuits paired with creamy sausage gravy - a classic Southern comfort breakfast ready in just 40 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Biscuits
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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¾ cup buttermilk, cold
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2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
→ Gravy
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1 pound breakfast sausage
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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2 ½ cups whole milk
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Salt and black pepper to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
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Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Gradually add the cold buttermilk, stirring just until the dough comes together.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times. Pat or roll the dough to about ¾-inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
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In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks.
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Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir to combine, cooking for about 1 minute.
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Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Split the warm biscuits in half and ladle the sausage gravy over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy.
# Notes & Tips:
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Keep the butter very cold to ensure flaky biscuits.
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Add the milk gradually to the gravy to avoid lumps.
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Adjust the gravy’s thickness by adding more milk if needed.