Easy Biscuits and Gravy
A quick and comforting Southern classic, this Easy Biscuits and Gravy recipe features buttery homemade biscuits topped with creamy sausage gravy. Perfect for lazy brunches or breakfast-for-dinner.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- pastry cutter or fork
- Biscuit cutter (or glass)
- Skillet or cast-iron pan
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 3 cups milk (for gravy)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Pour in milk and stir just until combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently knead, and cut into biscuits. Place on baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- In a skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces. Don’t drain the drippings—you’ll need them for the gravy.
- Sprinkle in ¼ cup flour and stir until sausage is coated. Let it cook for a minute to remove that raw flour taste.
- Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. Simmer until the gravy thickens—about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Split warm biscuits and ladle that creamy sausage gravy over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flaky biscuits, keep your butter cold and avoid overmixing the dough. You can swap pork sausage with turkey sausage for a lighter option. Want a shortcut? Canned biscuits work too! Reheat leftover gravy with a splash of milk to bring it back to life.