Jul 14 2026
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Sawmill Breakfast Recipe

Inspired by Screen Door
Time45m
Serves4

Fresh baked, fluffy buttermilk biscuit served open-faced smothered in pork sausage gravy, or veggie mushroom gravy, w/ your choice of bacon, pork sausage or veggie sausage. Add two eggs any way for $3

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Ingredients

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Biscuits

Sausage Gravy

Optional Toppings

Method

Prepare the Biscuits

  1. 1

    Make the Biscuit Dough

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until just combined.

  2. 2

    Cut and Bake

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and pat to 1-inch thickness. Cut out biscuits with a floured cutter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare the Sausage Gravy

  1. 3

    Cook the Sausage

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Break it apart as it cooks.

  2. 4

    Make the Gravy

    Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Gradually add in the milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Assemble the Sawmill Breakfast

  1. 5

    Serve

    Split the baked biscuits open-faced and top with sausage gravy. Add crispy bacon if desired. Optionally, fry or scramble eggs and serve on the side or on top.

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