Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
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Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

Fluffy buttermilk biscuits smothered in rich, peppery sausage gravy — a hearty Southern breakfast.

35 min
6 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

520

Protein

18 g

Carbs

45 g

Fat

30 g

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

2

Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3

Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Turn onto floured surface and knead gently 3-4 times.

4

Pat dough to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter and place on baking sheet .

5

Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

6

Meanwhile, brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles.

7

Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir for 1 minute.

8

Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer.

9

Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper and salt.

10

Split warm biscuits and ladle gravy generously over top. Serve immediately.

Chef's Comfy Tip

For extra flaky biscuits, freeze your butter for 15 minutes before cutting it into the flour, and don't overwork the dough.

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