Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy is a classic comfort-food breakfast. Fluffy buttermilk biscuits are topped with creamy, peppery sausage gravy.
Ingredients
For the Buttermilk Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
For the Sausage Gravy
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
How to Make Buttermilk Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Add buttermilk and mix gently until a dough forms.
- Turn onto a floured surface and lightly knead a few times.
- Roll to about 1 inch thick and cut into biscuits.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
How to Make Sausage Gravy
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir well.
- Cook 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly add milk while stirring constantly.
- Simmer until thick and creamy (about 5 minutes).
- Season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
Serve
Split warm biscuits in half and pour the sausage gravy generously over the top.
🍽️ Tip: Add a little butter on the biscuits before adding gravy for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also show you:
- The secret to super fluffy buttermilk biscuits
- A Southern-style peppery gravy trick
- A 20-minute quick version using canned biscuits.