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Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Biscuits and Gravy Recipe: Hearty and Comforting

Flaky biscuits with creamy sausage gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Biscuits:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cold
  • ¾ cup buttermilk cold
  • Sausage Gravy:
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • Optional: Parsley black pepper
  • Suggested Pairings: Scrambled eggs coffee

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F; line a baking sheet.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar; cut in butter. Add buttermilk; mix lightly.
  • Pat dough, cut 8 biscuits, bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Cook sausage in skillet for 5-7 minutes; add flour, cook for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in milk; simmer for 5-7 minutes. Season.
  • Split biscuits, top with gravy on a white ceramic platter; garnish with parsley, serve with eggs, coffee.

Notes

  • Keep butter cold for flaky biscuits.
  • Store biscuits for 2 days at room temperature; gravy for 3-4 days in the fridge.
  • Try a vegan variation.
  • Pair with fresh fruit.