Ingredients

For the Biscuits

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) cold buttermilk
  • 1 tsp sugar, optional

For the Sausage Gravy

  • 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
  • ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups (600 ml) whole milk
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 tbsp butter, if needed

Instructions

1. Make the Biscuits

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add the cold cubed butter.
  4. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  5. Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir until a soft dough forms.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 4–5 times. Avoid overworking it.
  7. Pat the dough to about ¾-inch (2 cm) thickness.
  8. Cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
  9. Place them close together on a baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.

🌭 2. Make the Sausage Gravy

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the breakfast sausage and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
  3. Leave the sausage and its flavorful drippings in the skillet. If the pan is very dry, add 1 tablespoon of butter.
  4. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the sausage.
  5. Stir continuously for about 1–2 minutes to cook the flour.
  6. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  7. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne if using.
  8. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  9. Cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy becomes thick and creamy.

3. Serve

Split the warm biscuits in half and place them on plates.

Spoon a generous amount of hot sausage gravy over the biscuits. Finish with extra freshly cracked black pepper.

⏱️ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6