Homemade Southern Biscuits with a Sausage Gravy
Southern Biscuits and Sausage Gravy is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner. The flaky, buttery biscuits come together with simple ingredients and a folding technique that creates tender layers. Paired with rich, creamy sausage gravy made from browned breakfast sausage and a velvety roux, this dish is a timeless Southern classic. Customize the gravy with sage or red pepper flakes for extra flavor, and enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- ⅔ cup buttermilk
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ stick butter grated and cold
Sausage Gravy
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2-3 cups milk
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Biscuits
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar. Mix well.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the buttermilk and beaten egg. Gently mix until just combined.
- Add the grated cold butter to the dough and mix gently with your hands.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Roll and fold the dough into itself a few times to create layers. Avoid over-kneading.
- Use a large biscuit cutter or mason jar to cut out 5–6 biscuits. Gather and re-roll the dough as needed to minimize waste.
- Place biscuits on a baking pan and bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are fully baked.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with 1 tablespoon of melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.
Sausage Gravy
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
- Once the sausage is fully cooked, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, one cup at a time, ensuring the mixture remains smooth. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired gravy consistency.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and sage if desired.
- Keep the gravy on low heat to prevent burning while the biscuits finish baking.
- Serving Tip
- If the gravy thickens while waiting, add ¼ to ½ cup of milk and whisk over medium heat to loosen.
- Serve the biscuits hot, topped with the sausage gravy. Enjoy!