Southern Style Biscuits & Gravy Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Make the Biscuits

   Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and roll out to 1 inch thick. Cut into rounds and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

2. 2

   Prepare the Sausage Gravy

   In a skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned. Sprinkle flour over the sausage and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

3. 3

   Cook the Grits

   In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in grits, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally.

4. 4

   Prepare Homestyle Potatoes

   Boil or steam homestyle potatoes until tender. Optionally, sauté in a skillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper until lightly browned.