Traditional Southern Biscuits and Gravy

How to Make Traditional Southern Biscuits and Gravy at Home

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

3. 3

   Cut 1 stick of cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Pour in 1 cup of buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky.

5. 5

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Pat it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.

6. 6

   Using a biscuit cutter, cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gather scraps and repeat until all dough is used.

7. 7

   Bake the biscuits in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.

8. 8

   While the biscuits are baking, prepare the gravy. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound of breakfast sausage until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes.

9. 9

   Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the remaining flour over the cooked sausage and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Gradually whisk in 2 cups of whole milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

11. 11

    Season the gravy with 1 teaspoon of black pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Stir well and remove from heat.

12. 12

    Once the biscuits are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Split the biscuits in half and spoon the sausage gravy over the top.

13. 13

    Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!