Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy is a Southern classic that’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Flaky, buttery biscuits are smothered in creamy sausage gravy made with just a handful of ingredients. It’s a true homestyle favorite that everyone will love.
Prep Time
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 25 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Baking sheet
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Skillet (for gravy)
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Buttermilk Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus 1–2 tbsp if needed)
For the Sausage Gravy:
- 1 lb (450 g) breakfast sausage
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Ingredient Notes
- Buttermilk: Essential for tender, flaky biscuits; substitute with milk + 1 tbsp vinegar.
- Butter: Keep very cold; this helps create flaky layers.
- Sausage: Use spicy or mild breakfast sausage depending on your preference.
- Gravy thickness: Add more milk for thinner gravy, or simmer longer for thicker consistency.
Instructions
- Make the Biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cold buttermilk just until dough comes together.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, gently knead 3–4 times, then pat into a 1-inch thick round.
- Cut biscuits with a round cutter and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Sausage Gravy:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Do not drain all the fat.
- Sprinkle flour over the sausage, stir, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
- Serve:
- Split warm biscuits in half.
- Spoon sausage gravy generously over the biscuits.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving, 1 biscuit + gravy)
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 16 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
Tips & Variations
- Fluffier biscuits: Fold dough over itself a few times before cutting.
- Make ahead: Freeze unbaked biscuits; bake straight from frozen adding 3–4 minutes to baking time.
- Herbed biscuits: Add chopped fresh herbs or shredded cheese to biscuit dough.
- Spicy twist: Use hot sausage and add a pinch of cayenne to the gravy.
