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Fluffy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Recipe – Easy Southern Breakfast

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This classic Southern breakfast features tender, sky-high buttermilk biscuits smothered in creamy, peppery sausage gravy. Quick, comforting, and perfect for family gatherings or lazy weekend mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • Extra butter, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Ensure butter and buttermilk are ice-cold.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter. Cut into flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Make a well in the center and pour in cold buttermilk and honey (if using). Stir gently just until dough comes together.
  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat out to 1-inch thick. Fold in half and pat out again; repeat 2-3 times for layers.
  6. Use a floured biscuit cutter or glass to cut out rounds. Place biscuits close together on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until tops are golden brown. Optionally, brush tops with melted butter.
  8. While biscuits bake, heat a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle flour over cooked sausage. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until flour absorbs fat.
  10. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly. Scrape up browned bits and bring to a gentle simmer.
  11. Add black pepper, salt, and garlic powder (if using). Simmer, stirring often, until gravy thickens, about 6-8 minutes. Add more milk if too thick.
  12. Split warm biscuits, ladle gravy over top, and garnish with chives or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For gluten-free biscuits, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Substitute turkey sausage for a lighter gravy. If buttermilk is unavailable, mix 3/4 cup milk with 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice. Start gravy while biscuits bake for efficiency. If gravy thickens too much, add a splash of milk. Biscuits can be frozen raw and baked straight from the freezer.

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