Biscuits and Gravy: A Taste of Southern Tradition
Biscuits and Gravy – The Classic Southern Comfort Breakfast made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for gravy
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the buttermilk and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times.
- Roll out the dough to about 1-inch thick and cut into round biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While the biscuits are baking, prepare the gravy. In a skillet, crumble and cook the sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Simmer the gravy, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne to taste.
- Serve the biscuits warm, smothered in the sausage gravy.