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Classic Southern Biscuits and Gravy
30 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
700 kcalCalories
25 gProtein
60 gCarbs
35 gFat

Per serving · Approximate values estimated by AI

Classic Southern Biscuits and Gravy

Traditional dish · American

A quintessential Southern breakfast dish featuring fluffy, buttery biscuits smothered in a rich, savory pork sausage gravy.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • All-purpose flour2 cups
  • Baking powder1 tablespoon
  • Salt1 teaspoon
  • Cold unsalted butter1/2 cup (1 stick)
  • Buttermilk3/4 cup
  • Pork sausage (breakfast style)1 pound
  • All-purpose flour1/4 cup
  • Milk2 cups
  • Black pepper1/2 teaspoon

Steps

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.

  3. 3

    Pour in buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 4

    Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it to about 3/4-inch thickness. Fold the dough in half and pat again. Repeat 2-3 times for flaky layers.

  5. 5

    Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

  7. 7

    While biscuits bake, cook pork sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off most of the grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the skillet.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the sausage and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

  9. 9

    Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.

  10. 10

    Season gravy with salt and black pepper to taste.

  11. 11

    Split the baked biscuits and ladle gravy over them.

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