Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and Gravy is the ultimate Southern comfort food — buttery, flaky biscuits smothered in a rich, creamy sausage gravy. It’s a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Here’s a classic, from-scratch recipe:

🧈 Biscuits and Gravy (Southern-Style)

🍞 Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

• ¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus more if needed)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Pour in cold buttermilk and stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).

5. Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a ¾-inch thick rectangle. Fold it over itself 2–3 times to create layers.

6. Pat out again and cut biscuits using a round cutter or glass.

7. Place on a baking sheet (sides touching for soft biscuits), and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.

8. Brush with melted butter if desired.

🥣 Creamy Sausage Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 ½ cups whole milk (or more for thinner gravy)

• ½ tsp black pepper (more to taste)

• Salt to taste

• Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper, sage, or thyme

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks.

2. Do not drain the fat — sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir well to coat.

3. Cook the flour for about 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw taste.

4. Gradually pour in milk while stirring. Bring to a simmer.

5. Stir constantly until thickened (about 5–7 minutes). Add pepper and season to taste.

🍽️ To Serve:

• Split warm biscuits in half.

• Spoon hot sausage gravy generously over top.

• Optional toppings: chopped chives, hot sauce, shredded cheese, or a fried egg.

📝 Tips & Variations:

• No buttermilk? Use ¾ cup milk + 2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar (let sit 5 min).

• Want spicy? Use hot sausage and add cayenne to the gravy.

• Shortcut biscuits: Use refrigerated biscuit dough — not traditional, but fast.

• Vegetarian option: Use plant-based sausage and butter, and swap milk with plant milk.