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biscuits and gravy - A close-up of two open-faced buttermilk biscuits covered in thick, creamy sausage gravy with black pepper.

The Ultimate Southern Biscuits and Gravy

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A classic Southern breakfast featuring flaky, buttermilk biscuits smothered in a rich, peppery sausage gravy.

  • Total Time: PT45M
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen and grated
1 cup cold buttermilk
1 pound pork breakfast sausage
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
3 to 4 cups whole milk
Salt and heavy black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Add the frozen grated butter to the flour and toss to coat. Mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Stir in the cold buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
Step 5: Turn dough onto a floured surface, fold it over itself 5-6 times, then pat to 1-inch thickness.
Step 6: Cut biscuits with a 2.5-inch cutter and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
Step 7: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage until fully cooked. Do not drain the fat.
Step 8: Sprinkle 1/3 cup flour over the sausage and stir for 2 minutes to cook the flour.
Step 9: Gradually whisk in the milk, starting with 3 cups. Simmer until thickened, adding more milk if needed.
Step 10: Season heavily with black pepper and salt. Serve hot over split biscuits.

Notes

Keep your butter and buttermilk as cold as possible for the flakiest biscuits.

  • Prep Time: PT20M
  • Cook Time: PT25M
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 biscuit with 1/2 cup gravy
  • Calories: 580 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg