Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

This traditional Southern comfort food combines golden, fluffy biscuits with a rich, flavorful, and irresistible sausage gravy. A classic crowd-pleaser, biscuits and gravy can be made for a hearty breakfast or as a treat for a leisurely weekend brunch. Warm biscuits with a crispy outside and a soft inside, covered in perfectly seasoned, creamy sausage gravy, melt in your mouth with every bite. It's straightforward, fulfilling, and incredibly sentimental. For the perfect breakfast, serve with fresh fruit or eggs on the side.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Set the oven's temperature to 425°F (220°C).
2. Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
3. Add the cold butter and cut until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Add 3/4 cup of milk and stir just until incorporated.
5. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead it for approximately 30 seconds.
6. Cut into biscuits after rolling out to a thickness of about 1 inch.
7. After placing the biscuits on a baking sheet, bake them for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
8. Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks, until it is browned.
9. Over the sausage, sprinkle 1/4 cup of the flour and mix to mix.
10. Add 2 cups of milk gradually, stirring continuously, until thickened.
11. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
12. Serve the sausage gravy over the warm biscuits.