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Southern-Style Biscuits & Sausage Gravy

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Classic Southern-style biscuits served with creamy and flavorful sausage gravy, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus more if needed)
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the biscuits.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently pat to 1-inch thickness, and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
  6. Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. While biscuits are baking, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Do not drain fat.
  8. Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Gradually pour in milk while stirring. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  10. Season gravy with black pepper and additional salt if needed.
  11. Serve hot sausage gravy over freshly baked biscuits.

Notes

  • Use very cold butter for flakier biscuits.
  • If gravy becomes too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen.
  • Gravy can be made ahead and reheated with a bit of milk.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg