Description
Learn how to make classic biscuits and gravy with this delicious recipe. Tender, flaky biscuits paired with creamy sausage gravy, a hearty and comforting breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
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Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
Sausage Gravy:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Biscuits: Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter, add buttermilk, shape, cut, and bake biscuits for 12-15 minutes.
- Make Sausage Gravy: Brown sausage, sprinkle flour, add milk, stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Split warm biscuits, top with sausage gravy.
Notes
- Handle biscuit dough minimally for fluffier biscuits.
- Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicy gravy variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
