Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with homemade biscuits and gravy! This classic Southern dish features fluffy, buttery biscuits smothered in rich, savory sausage gravy, creating a breakfast experience that warms the soul. Perfect for lazy weekends or impressing friends at brunch, each bite is a delightful combination of texture and flavor. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1/4 cup flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups whole milk (for gravy)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add milk, mixing gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Turn out dough onto a floured surface, pat to about 1 inch thick, and cut out biscuits. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a skillet over medium heat; cook until browned. Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a paste.
- Gradually whisk in milk and simmer until thickened; season with pepper and salt.
- Serve biscuits topped generously with gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using spicy Italian sausage or incorporating cheese into the biscuit dough. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of milk.