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Biscuits & Gravy Recipe

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Classic Southern-style Biscuits & Gravy featuring flaky, buttery biscuits paired with a rich, creamy sausage gravy. This comforting breakfast favorite combines tender homemade biscuits baked to golden perfection with a savory sausage gravy seasoned with black pepper and a hint of cayenne for subtle heat.

Ingredients

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Biscuits

  • 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) very cold unsalted butter, plus more melted for brushing
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk

Gravy

  • 1/2 lb breakfast sausage, casings removed
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or more to taste)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC) to prepare for baking the biscuits.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until thoroughly combined.
  3. Add Butter: Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the cold butter over the flour mixture. Quickly toss the grated butter into the flour with your hands to incorporate it evenly, ensuring a flaky texture.
  4. Add Buttermilk and Form Dough: Make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently until the dough just begins to come together. Turn the dough onto a work surface.
  5. Fold the Dough: Form the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Fold the dough into thirds like a letter starting with the short end, then gently pat it back to a 1-inch thick rectangle using a rolling pin. Repeat the folding process once more quickly to keep the butter cold.
  6. Cut and Prepare Biscuits: Pat the dough back to a 1-inch thick rectangle and cut it into 8 pieces with a sharp knife. Place the biscuit pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart. Brush the biscuit tops with melted butter for a golden finish.
  7. Bake Biscuits: Bake in the preheated oven until flaky and tops are lightly golden, about 20 to 22 minutes.
  8. Cook Sausage: While biscuits bake, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
  9. Make Gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant. Slowly whisk in the milk, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  10. Season Gravy: Stir in the salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Add freshly ground black pepper liberally. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  11. Serve: Break open the warm biscuits and generously spoon the sausage gravy over them. Serve immediately for a hearty breakfast.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is very cold to achieve flaky biscuit layers.
  • Folding the dough like a letter helps create layers in the biscuits.
  • Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor in the gravy.
  • You can substitute whole milk with 2% milk, but whole milk will make the gravy creamier.
  • For a spicier gravy, increase the cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Baking on parchment paper prevents sticking and helps with cleanup.
  • Serve biscuits and gravy hot for the best texture and taste.

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