Southern Biscuits and Gravy – Fluffy, Buttery, and Smothered in Sausage Gravy
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.
🍽 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!
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!
📦 Amazon Must-Haves to help you create the best Southern Biscuits and Gravy
- 🍪 Biscuit Cutter Set – Cut clean, round biscuits every time.
- 🥣 Pastry Blender – Helps cut cold butter into flour for perfect layers.
- 🍳 Cast Iron Skillet – Ideal for cooking sausage and making rich gravy.
- 🥄 Gravy Boat – Serve your sausage gravy in Southern style.
- 🧈 Buttermilk Powder – A handy pantry staple for biscuits anytime.
- 🔥 Nonstick Baking Sheet – Perfect surface for golden, even biscuits.
💡 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!