Savory Sausage Gravy with Flaky Biscuits
Indulge in this classic Southern dish featuring golden, flaky biscuits slathered in a rich, creamy sausage gravy. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this comforting recipe combines robust sausage flavors with a velvety sauce, creating a warm, satisfying meal that will please the whole family. Serve it up hot for a hearty start to your day!
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- 2.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- 3.
Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4.
Stir in the buttermilk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 5.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times.
- 6.
Roll out to 1-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round cutter. Place them on a baking sheet.
- 7.
Bake biscuits for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it into small pieces.
- 9.
Sprinkle in 1/4 cup flour and stir to coat the sausage. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 10.
Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- 11.
Add black pepper, garlic powder, and salt to taste.
- 12.
Serve the hot biscuits topped generously with sausage gravy.
