Biscuits and Gravy
A classic comfort food featuring fluffy, buttery biscuits topped with rich and savory sausage gravy, perfect for breakfast.
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, cold and cubed Make sure to use cold butter to create flaky biscuits.
- 3/4 cup milk
For the Gravy
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour For thickening the gravy.
- 2 cups milk For the gravy.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation of Biscuits
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the milk just until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times. Roll out to about 1 inch thick and cut with a biscuit cutter.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Preparation of Gravy
- Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of flour and cook for another minute.
- Slowly whisk in 2 cups of milk, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until the gravy thickens, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving
- Serve the biscuits warm topped with the sausage gravy.
Notes
Make sure to use cold butter to create flaky biscuits. Don’t overwork the dough when kneading; it should be gentle and quick to keep the biscuits tender. For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of different breakfast sausages.