Here’s a classic, comforting recipe for Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy—fluffy, rich, and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
🥐 Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold butter (cubed)
- ¾–1 cup cold buttermilk
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk just until dough forms (don’t overmix).
- Roll or pat dough to about 1-inch thick and cut into biscuits.
- Place on baking tray and bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
🍳 Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 250–300 g breakfast sausage
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt & black pepper (generous pepper is key!)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly add milk while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Simmer until thick and creamy.
- Season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
🍽️ To Serve
- Split warm biscuits in half
- Spoon hot sausage gravy generously over the top
💡 Tips
- Keep butter cold for flaky biscuits
- Don’t overwork the dough—this keeps biscuits soft
- Add a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne to gravy for a kick
If you want, I can give you a quick 20-minute version using fewer ingredients or a healthier baked gravy alternative.
