Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Flaky buttermilk biscuits topped with a rich and savory sausage gravy. A classic comfort food recipe that's perfect for brunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Skillet
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Cold butter cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk
Sausage Gravy
- 1 pound Sausage browned and crumbled
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat to about 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or knife.
- Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Sausage Gravy
- In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve gravy over biscuits.
Notes
For extra flaky biscuits, use very cold ingredients and don't overmix the dough. You can also add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the biscuits or gravy for extra flavor.