Jul 14 2026
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Biscuits & Gravy Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time30m
Serves4

Two house-made buttermilk biscuits topped with Howardstown sausage gravy.

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Ingredients

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Biscuits

Sausage Gravy

Method

Biscuits

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cut in Butter

    Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. 4

    Add Buttermilk

    Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the buttermilk. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Shape Biscuits

    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut out biscuits using a biscuit cutter or a glass.

  6. 6

    Bake Biscuits

    Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Sausage Gravy

  1. 7

    Cook Sausage

    In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble the Howardstown sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 8

    Make Roux

    Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

  3. 9

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 10

    Season Gravy

    Add black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to the gravy, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

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