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Cozy Grandma’s Biscuits and Creamy Sausage Gravy Recipe Easy and Perfect for Breakfast

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A comforting and easy-to-make breakfast recipe featuring fluffy biscuits with a golden crust paired with rich, peppery, creamy sausage gravy. Perfect for cozy mornings and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1 pound (450g) breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups (600ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Make the Biscuit Dough (10-15 minutes): In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in 6 tablespoons of chilled, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
  2. Add Milk: Pour in 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk. Stir gently with a spoon until the dough just comes together—don’t overmix or the biscuits will be tough. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
  3. Shape the Biscuits (5 minutes): Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Fold the dough over itself 2-3 times to create layers, then gently pat it out again. Use a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter to cut out rounds, pressing straight down without twisting to keep edges tender.
  4. Bake the Biscuits (12-15 minutes): Place biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake in a preheated 425°F oven until golden brown and puffed, about 12-15 minutes. Remove and let cool on a rack while you make the gravy.
  5. Cook the Sausage (5-7 minutes): In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and brown 1 pound breakfast sausage. Stir occasionally until fully cooked and browned. Remove excess grease if more than 2 tablespoons remain, but keep some for flavor.
  6. Make the Gravy Base: Sprinkle 1/4 cup flour over the cooked sausage. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the flour is absorbed and starts to turn golden—it should smell nutty, not raw.
  7. Add Milk Gradually: Slowly pour in 2 1/2 cups whole milk, whisking to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently as it thickens. This will take about 5 minutes.
  8. Season: Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  9. Serve: Split the warm biscuits in half and ladle the creamy sausage gravy generously over the top. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky biscuits. Don’t overmix dough to avoid tough biscuits. Use fresh baking powder for best rise. Brown sausage well for flavor. Whisk milk gradually into flour to avoid lumps in gravy. If gravy is too thick, whisk in more milk. Biscuits can be frozen before baking and baked from frozen with extra time. For dairy-free, use almond or coconut milk and vegan butter. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum if needed.

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