Southern Biscuits and Gravy – Fluffy, Buttery, and Smothered in Sausage Gravy

Southern Biscuits and Gravy – Fluffy, Buttery, and Smothered in Sausage Gravy
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This classic Southern Biscuits and Gravy recipe brings comfort to the table with soft, flaky homemade biscuits and a rich, creamy sausage gravy. It’s down-home cooking at its finest—perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch that feels like a warm hug.


Southern Biscuits and Gravy
🍽 Ingredients (Servings: 4)

For the Biscuits:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus more if needed)

For the Sausage Gravy:

  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for heat

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Biscuits:
🧈 Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk until a shaggy dough forms.

2️⃣ Shape and Bake:
🍞 Turn dough onto a floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle and fold it over a few times. Cut out biscuits with a floured cutter and place on a baking sheet. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.

3️⃣ Cook the Sausage:
🥓 In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled. Don’t drain the fat—it flavors the gravy!

Southern Biscuits and Gravy

4️⃣ Make the Gravy:
🥄 Sprinkle flour over the cooked sausage. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Season with black pepper and a bit of salt. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until creamy.

5️⃣ Assemble and Serve:
🍽 Split warm biscuits in half and generously ladle hot sausage gravy over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy the Southern comfort!


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💡 Helpful Tip

For taller, flakier biscuits, resist twisting the cutter when you press down—just push straight through the dough. And don’t forget: the gravy thickens as it sits, so keep extra milk on hand to loosen it if needed!


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