Description
Indulge in a classic Southern American breakfast with this hearty and comforting biscuits and gravy recipe. Fluffy homemade biscuits smothered in a savory sausage gravy make for a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
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Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (plus more if needed)
Gravy:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional pinch of cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare Biscuits: In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter, add buttermilk, form dough, cut into biscuits, and bake until golden brown.
- Make Gravy: Cook sausage, add flour, then slowly whisk in milk. Cook until thickened. Season with pepper, salt, and cayenne.
- Serve: Pour hot gravy over warm biscuits.
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, use 3/4 cup milk mixed with 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Add a dash of hot sauce to the gravy for extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
