Step 1: Prepare the Biscuit Dough
Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
In a large bowl mix:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a fork or pastry cutter until it looks like coarse crumbs.
Step 2: Add the Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into the flour mixture.
Gently mix until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
Step 3: Shape and Bake the Biscuits
Cut the dough using a biscuit cutter or glass.
Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
Step 4: Cook the Sausage
While the biscuits bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles.
Do not drain the fat — it helps flavor the gravy.
Step 5: Make the Gravy
Sprinkle the flour over the cooked sausage and stir for about 1 minute.
Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly.
Add:
- Black pepper
- Salt
Let the gravy simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.
Step 6: Assemble the Dish
Split the warm biscuits in half.
Place them on a plate and generously spoon the hot sausage gravy over the top.
Serving Ideas
Serve biscuits and gravy with:
- Scrambled eggs
- Fried eggs
- Hash browns
- Fresh fruit
Cooking Tips
✔ Use cold butter for the fluffiest biscuits.
✔ If the gravy gets too thick, add a little extra milk.
✔ Freshly cracked black pepper gives the gravy its classic flavor.
✔ Add a pinch of cayenne if you like a little heat.
