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Sausage gravy is smothering the halved biscuits and is topped with cracked pepper and red pepper flakes.

Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy

Sea Salt Savorings
Buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy from scratch is an easy and delicious way to start your morning!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 18 Biscuits
Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Blender
  • Spatula
  • Rolling pin
  • 2 parchment paper lined baking sheets
  • Large pan
  • Biscuit cutter OR glass OR mason jar lid

Ingredients
  

Buttermilk biscuits

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 tbsp salted butter cold, cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp butter melted (to brush on top)

Sausage gravy

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make the sausage gravy. Place the sausage in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the sausage until it is browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Break the sausage into small bits with the spatula. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir until the sausage is coated. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the flour has lightly browned. Add the milk to the pan and stir until everything is combined. Continue cooking for 2-5 minutes until it has thickened. Remove the gravy from the stove and allow it to cool for a few minutes (it will continue to thicken).
  • Make the biscuit dough. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine and whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the flour mixture and the cold cubed butter to the blender, then blend until it forms a shaggy dough. Add the mixture back to the bowl and use a spatula to stir in the buttermilk. Mix until the dough is just combined.
  • Layer the dough. Flour your work surface and rolling pin. Dump the dough onto your work surface and roll it into a rectangle. Fold the dough into itself three times, then roll it out into a rectangle again. Repeat this process six times.
  • Cut the biscuits and bake. Flour your biscuit cutter, mason jar lid, or glass. Cut the biscuits from the dough, being careful not to twist or wiggle the biscuit cutter as it will crimp the edges and they will not rise correctly. Place the biscuits on the parchment paper lined baking sheets 2 inches apart from each other. Place them in the oven and bake them for 15-18 minutes until they are golden brown. Once they are done cooking, brush the tops with the melted butter.
  • Serve. Slice the biscuits in half, then smother with the sausage gravy. Top with hot sauce, red pepper flakes, or black pepper. Mangia!

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.