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Cozy Biscuits and Gravy From Scratch Easy Tender Flaky Recipe

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Tender, flaky homemade biscuits paired with rich, creamy sausage gravy make a comforting and satisfying breakfast classic that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, cold
  • 1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups (600ml) whole milk, warm
  • Salt, to taste (usually 1/2 to 1 teaspoon)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, about 1 teaspoon or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  4. Pour in the cold milk and gently stir with a fork until the dough just comes together. Add more milk by tablespoon if too dry.
  5. Lightly flour a clean surface and gently knead the dough 3-4 times. Pat or roll into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Cut biscuits using a floured biscuit cutter or glass, pressing straight down without twisting. Gather scraps and repeat.
  7. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While biscuits bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble sausage and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle flour over the sausage and stir to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  10. Slowly add warm milk while whisking continuously. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  11. Season gravy with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  12. Split warm biscuits and ladle sausage gravy on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep butter and milk cold for flaky biscuits. Press biscuit cutter straight down without twisting to ensure proper rise. Whisk constantly when adding milk to gravy to avoid lumps. If gravy is too thick, stir in a splash of milk to loosen. Reheat biscuits in oven to maintain flakiness; avoid microwaving.

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