Sausage Biscuits and Gravy the Southern Way

Sausage Biscuits and Gravy the Southern Way

There's nothing quite like a hearty Southern breakfast of homemade biscuits smothered in rich, creamy sausage gravy. This classic comfort food combines flaky buttermilk biscuits with savory sausage gravy for the ultimate morning meal.

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Easy Buttermilk Biscuits

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Servings: 6 large biscuits

Essential Tools

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Biscuit Cutter (3")
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 9 tbs cold butter - cubed (set aside 1 tbs for skillet)
  • 2 c flour (a little more for dusting)
  • 1 tbs sugar
  • 3 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to the middle, heat oven to 450°, place 1 tablespoon of the butter into a skillet and place into the oven.
  2. Measure 1 cup of buttermilk and place in the freezer for 10 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
  3. Add flour, sugar, salt and baking powder to a food processor, pulse until thoroughly mixed. Add cubed butter and pulse until it resembles coarse meal or small peas.
  4. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients and pulse just until all flour is incorporated and batter pulls away from sides of the bowl. The dough should be stiff and not super wet. If the dough is wet, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring to combine, until fairly stiff.
  5. Generously flour a work surface. Dump biscuit dough from bowl onto prepared work surface and turn to coat all surfaces with flour. Knead on counter 5-6 times (about 30 seconds).
  1. Flip over on the work surface to coat with flour then roll out to ½" thick.
  2. Depending on the size of biscuit cutter you use, I used a 3" and got 6 large biscuits and a little dough left over for a smaller one.
  3. Place biscuits in the prepared skillet (being careful as the skillet is very hot from the oven). As you carefully place the biscuits into the skillet, dip the top in the butter first then turn it over and place it into a spot. Do this with all remaining biscuits. 

          9. Place in oven and bake until tops are golden brown and crisp, 8 to 18                minutes. Start checking them after 8 minutes as ovens vary. You want                them to be a nice golden brown, but not too brown.

    Sausage Gravy

    Serves: 2 | Makes: 2 Cups

    Ingredients

    • 5 precooked sausage patties
    • 3 tbs butter (divided)
    • 3 tbs flour
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup milk          

            

    Instructions

    1. Fry sausage in 1 tbs butter just enough to heat through.
    2. Add flour to make a roux, cook for 1 minute.
    3. Add mixture of water and milk and cook until thick or the consistency you like.


    Serving

    Split warm biscuits in half and generously ladle the sausage gravy over top. Serve immediately while hot for the best Southern breakfast experience!

    This classic Southern comfort food is perfect for weekend breakfasts, holiday mornings, or anytime you're craving something hearty and delicious!

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