Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe BistroSide Biscuit & Gravy Recipe

Side Biscuit & Gravy Recipe

Inspired by The Bistro
Time45m
Serves4

Make Side Biscuit & Gravy Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Biscuit Ingredients

Gravy Ingredients

Method

Biscuit Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures that your biscuits will bake properly and rise well.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Cut in Butter

    Add 1/2 cup of cold butter, cut into small pieces, to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. 4

    Add Milk

    Pour in 3/4 cup of milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.

  5. 5

    Shape Biscuits

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it 3-4 times. Pat it into a 1-inch thick round. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits and place them on a baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Gravy Directions

  1. 7

    Cook Sausage

    In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook 1 pound of ground sausage until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 8

    Make Roux

    Once the sausage is cooked, sprinkle 1/2 cup of flour over the sausage and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the flour is slightly browned.

  3. 9

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring no lumps remain. Continue stirring until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 10

    Season the Gravy

    Season the gravy with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Stir to combine.

  5. 11

    Serve

    Serve the hot sausage gravy over the warm biscuits. Enjoy your delicious side biscuit and gravy!

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