Biscuits and Gravy: A Southern Breakfast 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 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for gravy
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out the dough to about 1 inch thick and cut into biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled.
- Sprinkle the additional flour over the browned sausage and stir to combine.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Season the gravy with black pepper and cayenne (if using).
- Serve the biscuits warm, topped generously with sausage gravy.