Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy

This classic Southern comfort food dish combines fluffy buttermilk biscuits with savory sausage gravy for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450F 230C

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs

Add buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until smooth

Pat the dough out to 1-inch thickness and cut biscuits using a biscuit cutter

Place biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown

While biscuits are baking, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up into crumbles

Sprinkle cooked sausage with flour and cook for 1-2 minutes

Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve biscuits topped with sausage gravy