Classic Southern Biscuits and Gravy

9 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Preheat your oven

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 02

   Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 03

   Cut the cold butter

   Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 04

   Stir in the cold buttermilk

   Stir in the cold buttermilk until just combined. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and fold it over itself 5-6 times. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle and cut with a biscuit cutter.

5. 05

   Place biscuits on the baking sheet

   Place biscuits on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

   15 min
6. 06

   While biscuits bake, crumble the sausage

   While biscuits bake, crumble the sausage into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and no longer pink.

7. 07

   Sprinkle the flour

   Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and fat in the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to cook out the raw flour taste.

   2 min
8. 08

   Gradually whisk in the milk

   Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened. Stir in the black pepper and adjust salt to taste.

   5 min
9. 09

   Split the warm biscuits

   Split the warm biscuits in half and ladle the hot gravy over the top. Serve immediately.