Buttermilk Biscuits With Sausage gravy

Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy are a classic comfort-food breakfast featuring warm, flaky biscuits covered in rich, creamy sausage gravy. The biscuits are tender inside with golden edges, while the savory gravy adds plenty of hearty flavor.

Ingredients

For the Buttermilk Biscuits

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup cold buttermilk

For the Sausage Gravy

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder, optional
• 2 tablespoons butter, if needed

Instructions

Make the Biscuits

1. Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in the butter: Add the cold cubed butter and work it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Leave some small pieces of butter intact for flaky biscuits.
4. Add the buttermilk: Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
5. Shape the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently fold it over itself a few times. Pat it to about ¾-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
6. Bake: Place the biscuits close together on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Make the Sausage Gravy

7. Cook the sausage: While the biscuits bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
8. Add the flour: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir well. Cook for about 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
9. Add the milk: Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the gravy thickens, usually about 5–8 minutes.
10. Season: Add black pepper, salt, and garlic powder if desired. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
11. Serve: Split the warm biscuits in half and spoon the hot sausage gravy generously over the top.

Helpful Tips

Keep the butter and buttermilk cold when making the biscuits. Handle the dough gently and avoid overworking it to help keep the biscuits light and flaky. For the gravy, add the milk gradually while stirring to create a smooth consistency.

Serving Ideas

Serve with scrambled eggs, fried eggs, hash browns, or fresh fruit for a hearty breakfast. A little extra black pepper sprinkled over the gravy adds a classic finishing touch.