Biscuits and Gravy Southern Breakfast (Print Version)

Flaky buttermilk biscuits topped with rich, peppery sausage gravy—a comforting Southern breakfast favorite ready in 45 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Biscuits

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon sugar
06 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

→ Sausage Gravy

08 - 1 pound breakfast sausage, crumbled
09 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
10 - 3 cups whole milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - Pinch of cayenne pepper

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
03 - Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Pour in buttermilk and stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat to 1-inch thickness, fold dough over itself 2-3 times, then pat again to 1-inch thickness.
06 - Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Place close together on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool slightly.
08 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage while breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
09 - Sprinkle flour over the sausage. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until flour is absorbed.
10 - Gradually add milk while stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
11 - Add black pepper, salt, and cayenne. Adjust seasoning to taste.
12 - Split warm biscuits and spoon hot sausage gravy generously over the top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The gravy comes together faster than you think, perfect for hungry families
  • Hot biscuits fresh from the oven make any morning feel special
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for breakfast all week long
02 -
  • Butter must stay cold until it hits the oven or you lose the flaky layers
  • Overworking the biscuit dough makes them tough, so handle it gently
  • Gravy thickens as it cools, so stop cooking when its slightly thinner than you want
03 -
  • Use a sharp biscuit cutter and press straight down without twisting for the best rise
  • Let the gravy rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together
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