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A plate of flaky biscuits covered generously with creamy white gravy.

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This recipe is for classic biscuits and gravy, a comforting and hearty dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. The biscuits are flaky and tender, while the gravy is rich and savory.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
Gravy
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Pastry blender or fingertips
  • Large skillet

Method
 

For the Biscuits
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add the buttermilk, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times, then roll it to about 1/2 inch thick.
  6. Cut out biscuits using a round cutter, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and risen.
For the Gravy
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned.
  2. Drain excess grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  5. Bring the gravy to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve the warm biscuits split open, topped with a generous amount of sausage gravy.

Notes

For extra flavor in the biscuits, you can brush the tops with melted butter before baking. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a measuring cup, then filling the rest with regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.