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Biscuits and Gravy
Flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered in a peppery sausage gravy, ready in under 30 minutes.
Flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered in a peppery sausage gravy, a Southern breakfast classic ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, crumbled
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
Instructions
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1
Mix the dry ingredientsWhisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
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2
Cut in the butterWork the cold butter into the flour with your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
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3
Add the buttermilkPour in the buttermilk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
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4
Shape and bake the biscuitsPat the dough into a 1-inch-thick round, cut into biscuits, and bake at 425°F for 12-15 minutes until golden.
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5
Brown the sausageWhile the biscuits bake, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
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6
Make the gravySprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk. Simmer until thickened, 4-5 minutes, and season with pepper.
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7
ServeSplit the warm biscuits and ladle the sausage gravy generously over the top.
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