Biscuits and gravy
“Life is short, so make every breakfast count with homemade biscuits and gravy.”
Biscuits and gravy are well-known as a traditional southern breakfast dish that has earned an enthusiastic fan base. This classic recipe requires buttermilk biscuits and creamy sausage gravy. Here is the full recipe for making your own delicious biscuits and gravy:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Step 1: Gather Up The Ingredients
Gather the necessary ingredients for this recipe and preheat your oven to 425°F & Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix The Basic Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until all are combined.
Step 3: Get Some Dry Ingredients
Cut the butter into cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use either a pastry cutter or use your fingers to work them together until it resembles coarse sand.
Step 4: Mix The Ingredients & Make the Dough
Pour in the buttermilk and mix until everything comes together as one dough. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times until it forms a smooth ball. To create your delicious biscuits and gravy, roll out the dough to a 1/2-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter or glass to cut out the biscuits.
Step 5: Bake The Paste
Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until they reach a golden brown colour.
Step 6: Cooks The Sausage
At the same time, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat while breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
Step 7: Add Some Floor & Stir it Properly
Once done, stir in flour until fully coated, and then add milk gradually while stirring continually. Simmer mixture before reducing heat to medium-low and cooking for 5-7 minutes or until high desired consistency is reached.
Step 8: You Are Ready To Go!
Taste test for salt and pepper if needed, then split your biscuits in half before topping them with the tasty prepared sausage gravy. Enjoy!
It’s time to indulge your palette with a classic Southern breakfast favorite. Enjoy the homemade biscuits and gravy made with love – don’t forget that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Make it one to remember with this tasty dish.
