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Cozy Biscuits and Gravy Recipe Easy Homemade Southern Comfort Food

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A warm, flaky biscuit paired with creamy, peppery sausage gravy, this classic Southern comfort food is quick and easy to make, perfect for cozy mornings or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup buttermilk, cold (240 ml) (or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice)
  • 1 pound ground pork sausage (450 grams)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 grams)
  • 3 cups whole milk (720 ml)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Add the cubed cold butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter visible. Do not overwork.
  4. Pour in 1 cup cold buttermilk and stir gently with a wooden spoon just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Lightly flour your work surface and turn the dough out. Gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over itself a couple times, then pat again to 1-inch thickness.
  6. Use a biscuit cutter or floured glass to cut out rounds. Press straight down and lift to keep edges sharp. Gather scraps, pat again, and cut more biscuits until dough is used.
  7. Place biscuits on the baking sheet close but not touching. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  8. While biscuits bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound ground pork sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the cooked sausage. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour and prevent raw taste.
  10. Slowly pour in 3 cups whole milk while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir frequently until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
  11. Add salt to taste and 1-2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  12. Split warm biscuits in half and ladle sausage gravy generously over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep butter and buttermilk cold for flaky biscuits. Do not twist biscuit cutter to keep edges sharp. Cook flour with sausage fat to avoid raw flour taste in gravy. Adjust gravy thickness by adding milk or simmering longer. Store biscuits and gravy separately for up to 3 days; reheat gently.

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