Biscuit Gravy Recipe

A warm, hearty biscuit gravy recipe is the ultimate comfort breakfast, fluffy biscuits topped with rich, creamy sausage gravy. This classic dish from the Southern United States combines simple pantry ingredients into something deeply satisfying and filling.

🥐 What Is Biscuit Gravy?

Biscuit gravy (often called biscuits and gravy) is made with soft, flaky biscuits served with a creamy white gravy prepared from sausage drippings, flour, and milk.

The gravy is thick, peppery, and loaded with flavor perfect for soaking into freshly baked biscuits.

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Biscuits

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
• ½ cup cold butter
• 1 cup cold buttermilk

For the Sausage Gravy

• ½ lb breakfast sausage
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (generous amount)
• Optional: red pepper flakes

👉 The gravy is built using a roux (fat + flour), which thickens the sauce and gives it a creamy texture.

👩‍🍳 Step by Step: How to Make Biscuit Gravy

Step 1: Prepare the Biscuits

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
4. Add buttermilk and form a soft dough.
5. Roll out, cut into rounds, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.

Step 2: Cook the Sausage

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add sausage and break it into small pieces.
3. Cook until browned and fully cooked (about 5 minutes).

Step 3: Make the Gravy

1. Reduce heat and sprinkle flour over cooked sausage.
2. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually add milk while stirring continuously.
4. Cook until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer.
5. Reduce heat and cook 5–7 minutes until desired consistency.

Step 4: Season & Serve

1. Add salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes.
2. Split warm biscuits in half.
3. Pour hot gravy generously over biscuits.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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🍽️ Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approx.)

Values may vary based on ingredients used.

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🔥 Tips for Best Results

• Use cold butter for flaky biscuits.
• Stir gravy constantly to avoid lumps.
• Adjust thickness by adding more milk if needed.
• Freshly cracked black pepper enhances flavor dramatically.