Melt-in-Your-Mouth Biscuits & Gravy for a Cozy Morning
Enjoy delightful homemade Biscuits & Gravy for breakfast, filled with comfort and flavor.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Mixing bowl
- - Skillet
- - Baking sheet
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Biscuits
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using whole wheat for added nutrition.
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder Avoid substituting with baking soda.
- 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar Optional for less sweetness.
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt Sea salt works as a good substitute.
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (very cold) Keep it cold until ready to use.
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk Regular milk with vinegar can be used as a substitute.
For the Sausage Gravy
- 1 lb Breakfast Sausage Choose between spicy and mild based on preference.
- 2 cups Milk Whole milk or 2% works best.
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust according to taste or omit for a milder dish.
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground offers the best flavor for seasoning.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Grate very cold butter into the mixture and gently combine it, then stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- Lightly flour a surface and shape the dough into a 1” thick rectangle. Fold in thirds, roll out again, and repeat this process twice more to create layers. Cut the dough into eight even pieces.
- Place dough pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter. Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- In a skillet, cook breakfast sausage over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle cooked sausage with flour, stir to combine, then slowly whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season gravy with salt, cayenne, and black pepper to taste. Split warm biscuits in half, ladle gravy over the top, and serve immediately.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor and presentation.