Southern Biscuits & Gravy* Recipe
flaky buttermilk biscuits, maple sausage gravy, half order
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Ingredients
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Biscuits
Gravy
Method
Biscuits
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cut in Butter
Cut in the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Add Buttermilk
Pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it just until it comes together. Pat it into a 1-inch thick round. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
- 6
Bake
Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Gravy
- 7
Cook Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the maple sausage until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes.
- 8
Make Roux
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- 9
Add Milk
Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- 10
Season
Add black pepper and salt to taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
