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Cozy Biscuits and Gravy Recipe Easy Homemade Southern Breakfast Idea

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A classic Southern breakfast featuring flaky, buttery biscuits paired with rich, creamy sausage gravy. This comforting recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for family gatherings or cozy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk, cold
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
  3. Add 6 tablespoons cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
  4. Pour in 1 cup cold buttermilk and gently stir with a spoon until the dough starts to come together. Avoid over-mixing.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Using a biscuit cutter or a round knife, cut out about 8 biscuits. Press straight down without twisting.
  6. Place biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, close but not touching. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and puffed.
  7. While biscuits bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound breakfast sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the sausage in the pan. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and start thickening.
  9. Slowly whisk in 2 1/2 cups whole milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer; gravy will thicken as it heats.
  10. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon dried sage (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
  11. Split warm biscuits and ladle generous spoonfuls of sausage gravy over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep butter cold when making biscuit dough for flaky layers. Do not overmix dough to keep biscuits tender. Press biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to ensure rise. Whisk gravy constantly to prevent lumps. Adjust gravy thickness by adding milk if too thick or simmering longer if too thin. Prepare biscuit dough ahead and refrigerate for convenience.

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