Biscuits and sausage gravy is a classic Southern dish traditionally enjoyed as a hearty breakfast. It consists of soft, flaky biscuits with a rich, creamy gravy. It is a staple dish on diner menus.

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

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Biscuits and Sausage Gravy is popular all over America. It’s a staple dish on diner menus.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Yield: 6 servings, 2 biscuits each
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Biscuits

3 cups self-rising soft wheat flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening

1 1/4 cups buttermilk

Butter, melted

Sausage Gravy

1 pound breakfast sausage (mild or hot)

1/3 cup all-purpose flour

3 1/4 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt

2 teaspoons pepper

1/8 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Biscuits

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
Roll dough to 3/4 inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2 inch biscuit cutter. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 minutes or until golden.
Brush tops with butter.
Split biscuits open; serve with Sausage Gravy.

Sausage Gravy

Brown sausage in a skillet, stirring until it crumbles.
Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Set sausage aside.
Add butter to drippings; heat over low heat until butter melts.
Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in seasonings and sausage. Cook until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.

Notes

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Biscuits and Sausage Gravy