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Classic Biscuits and Gravy

Two fluffy biscuits generously topped with creamy sausage gravy, a classic Southern breakfast.
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A comforting Southern breakfast featuring fluffy buttermilk biscuits and creamy sausage gravy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually add the buttermilk, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Fold the dough in half and pat it down again. Repeat this process two more times.
  7. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round and cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
  8. Place the biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. While the biscuits bake, cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  11. Drain off most of the grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet.
  12. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of flour over the sausage and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  13. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  14. Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens.
  15. Stir in the black pepper and salt to taste.
  16. Serve the hot gravy over the freshly baked biscuits.

Notes

  • For lump-free gravy, whisk the flour into the sausage and grease mixture before gradually adding the milk.
  • You can use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out your biscuits.
  • Adjust the amount of milk to reach your desired gravy consistency.

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