Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

 Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

 Ingredients

For the biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold butter (cubed)
• 3/4 cup buttermilk (cold)

For the sausage gravy:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

 Instructions

1. Make the biscuits

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in cold butter until mixture looks crumbly.
4. Add buttermilk and mix just until dough forms (don’t overmix).
5. Roll out gently and cut biscuits.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.

2. Make the sausage gravy

1. Cook sausage in a pan until browned.
2. Sprinkle flour over sausage and stir well (this makes the roux).
3. Slowly pour in milk while stirring constantly.
4. Simmer until thick and creamy.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spice.

 Serve

Split warm biscuits and pour the hot sausage gravy over the top.